Emerging Infectious Diseases (Nov 2022)

Human Parainfluenza Virus in Homeless Shelters before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington, USA

  • Eric J. Chow,
  • Amanda M. Casto,
  • Reigran Sampoleo,
  • Margaret G. Mills,
  • Peter D. Han,
  • Hong Xie,
  • Brian Pfau,
  • Tien V. Nguyen,
  • Jaydee Sereewit,
  • Julia H. Rogers,
  • Sarah N. Cox,
  • Melissa A. Rolfes,
  • Constance Ogokeh,
  • Emily Mosites,
  • Timothy M. Uyeki,
  • Alexander L. Greninger,
  • James P. Hughes,
  • M. Mia Shim,
  • Nancy Sugg,
  • Jeffrey S. Duchin,
  • Lea M. Starita,
  • Janet A. Englund,
  • Pavitra Roychoudhury,
  • Helen Y. Chu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2811.221156
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 28, no. 11
pp. 2343 – 2347

Abstract

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To determine the epidemiology of human parainfluenza virus in homeless shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic, we analyzed data and sequences from respiratory specimens collected in 23 shelters in Washington, USA, during 2019–2021. Two clusters in children were genetically similar by shelter of origin. Shelter-specific interventions are needed to reduce these infections.

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