An outbreak of common colds at an Antarctic base after seventeen weeks of complete isolation
Six of 12 men wintering at an isolated Antarctic base sequentially developed symptoms and signs of a common cold after 17 weeks of complete isolation. Examination of specimens taken from the men in relation to the outbreak has not revealed a causative agent.
Published in: | Epidemiology and Infection |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1973
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022172400022920 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022172400022920 |
Summary: | Six of 12 men wintering at an isolated Antarctic base sequentially developed symptoms and signs of a common cold after 17 weeks of complete isolation. Examination of specimens taken from the men in relation to the outbreak has not revealed a causative agent. |
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