Rhinovirus and Enterovirus Isolation Duration
For healthcare settings using CDC transmission-based precautions, rhinovirus infection should be managed with Droplet + Standard Precautions for the duration of illness (Class/Level not stated in the table). [1]
For enteroviral infections (group A and group B coxsackie viruses and echoviruses, excluding polio virus), Droplet Precautions are not indicated; precautions are Standard with Contact Precautions for diapered or incontinent children for the duration of illness. [1]
Practical Discontinuation Criteria
Droplet isolation for rhinovirus is discontinued based on the patient’s duration of illness rather than a fixed number of days. [1]
Related Notes on Precaution Type
Rhinovirus is listed among pathogens for which Droplet Precautions are indicated in the CDC isolation precautions guidance. [2]
Enteroviral infections are listed in CDC isolation guidance as requiring Standard precautions, with contact measures targeted to diapered or incontinent patients. [1]