Contact Precautions

Adenovirus conjunctivitis requires Standard Precautions and Contact Precautions.

Contact Precautions:

• Private Room
• Don and remove gown and gloves upon entering and exiting patient's room.
• Wash hands after removal of gown/gloves.
• Dedicate non-critical patient care equipment.

Duration of Precautions: Duration of illness

Last modified: February 24, 2003.



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