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New Strain Respiratory Virus Policy
Death from unexplained respiratory illness
AND
2. Epidemiological criteria:
History of travel in the 7 days prior to onset of symptoms to an area of
the world with outbreaks of new strain AND close contact (within one
metre) of the ‘source’ e.g. humans or other hosts.
Or one of the following:
a. Close contact (touching/speaking distance) with other case(s) of
severe respiratory illness or unexplained death from above areas
b. Part of a health care worker cluster of severe unexplained
respiratory illness
c. A laboratory worker with potential exposure to new pandemic strain
13 INVESTIGATIONS:
13.1 Base line investigations:
The following base line investigations are recommended as they help with the
risk assessment of the case:
a. Chest X-ray
b. Total and differential White Blood cell Count (WBC)
c. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
d. Urea & electrolytes (U&Es)
In Paediatric cases the volumes of blood may be difficult and this should be
discussed with a Consultant Pediatrician.
13.2 Risk assessment:
Is based on probability of infection in the presence of appropriate travel and
contact history as well as clinical presentation from range below:
a. Fever
b. Cough
c. Sore throat
d. Rhinorrhoea
e. Myalgia
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Document Control Information
Author: Sue Daiilly Lead Nurse Infection Type:
Policy
Control
Sponsor: Paula Shobbrook Director of Infection Scope:
Major
Prevention and Control
Reference:
CP104
Issue Number: 2
Date May 2010 Status: Final
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