[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 hospital outbreaks: Protecting healthcare workers to protect frail patients. An Italian observational cohort study

L Vimercati, L De Maria, M Quarato, A Caputi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives To determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among exposed
healthcare workers (HCWs) after preventive protocol implementation. Methods A total of …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristics of 1573 healthcare workers who underwent nasopharyngeal swab testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy

A Lombardi, D Consonni, M Carugno, G Bozzi… - Clinical microbiology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives: The management of healthcare workers (HCWs) exposed to confirmed cases of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still a matter of debate. We aimed to assess in this …

Source and symptoms of COVID-19 among hospital workers in Milan

S Mandić-Rajčević, F Masci, E Crespi… - Occupational …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are commonly infected by SARS-CoV-2
and represent one of the most vulnerable groups. Adequate prevention strategies are …

COVID-19 among healthcare workers in a specialist infectious diseases setting in Naples, Southern Italy: results of a cross-sectional surveillance study

FM Fusco, M Pisaturo, V Iodice, R Bellopede… - Journal of Hospital …, 2020 - Elsevier
Summary A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surveillance study was performed in
March–April 2020 among asymptomatic healthcare workers (HCWs) at a specialist …

The experience of the health care workers of a severely hit SARS-CoV-2 referral Hospital in Italy: incidence, clinical course and modifiable risk factors for COVID-19 …

M Colaneri, V Novelli, S Cutti, A Muzzi… - Journal of Public …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care workers (HCWs) at the
frontline have been largely exposed to infected patients, running a high risk of being infected …

Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Italian healthcare workers: a multicenter study

P Boffetta, F Violante, P Durando, G De Palma, E Pira… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, yet
limited information is available on risk factors of infection. We pooled data on occupational …

SARS-CoV-2 reinfections in health-care workers, 1 March 2020–31 January 2023

L Cegolon, G Magnano, C Negro, F Larese Filon - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: To study SARS-CoV-2 reinfections in health-care workers (HCWs) of the
University Health Agency Giuliano-Isontina (ASUGI), covering the provinces of Trieste and …

An integrated strategy for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers: a prospective observational study

AM Cattelan, L Sasset, E Di Meco, S Cocchio… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Since the beginning of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, a large number of infections
have been reported among healthcare workers (HCWs). The aim of this study was to …

COVID-19 outbreaks in hospital workers during the first COVID-19 wave

L Piapan, P De Michieli, F Ronchese, F Rui… - Occupational …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Health care workers (HCWs) are on the frontline, playing a crucial role
in the prevention of infection and treatment of patients. Aims This study was aimed to …

Comparison of three different waves in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective observational study in an Italian University Hospital

L De Maria, S Sponselli, A Caputi, A Pipoli… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: SARS-CoV-2 has infected many healthcare workers and (HCWs) worldwide.
The aim of this study was to determine, analyze, and compare the frequency and …