AN OUTBREAK OF COXSACKIE VIRUS TYPE B2 AMONG NEONATES IN AN OBSTETRICAL WARD

An outbreak of Coxsackie B2 virus infections in 12 neonates was studied. The source of the infection seemed to be the mother of the first diseased baby who later spread the infection in the ward, and although no virus carrier was found among the staff members there was serological evidence that nearly 40% of the personnel had been infected during and the month following the infection of the babies. The need for careful observation of patients and personnel presenting signs of infection especially when Coxsackie virus infections are common is stressed.

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