A rhinovirus outbreak in a long-term care facility for the elderly caused respiratory illness in 56 residents and 26 staff, resulting in 12 resident deaths.
Rhinovirus, typically considered benign, can be associated with severe illness and high mortality in elderly populations in long-term care facilities.
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During a 6-week period in 2003, 56 residents and 26 staff developed respiratory illness in a long-term facility; 12 residents died. Seven of 13 respiratory specimens were culture-positive for rhinovirus; 6 of the isolates were serotype 82. In elderly populations, severe illness may be associated with organisms typically considered to be "benign," such as rhinovirus.
Louie et al. (Mon,) reported a other. A rhinovirus outbreak in a long-term care facility for the elderly caused respiratory illness in 56 residents and 26 staff, resulting in 12 resident deaths.