| Literature DB >> 23171594 |
Sally F Alrabaa1, Phuong Nguyen, Roger Sanderson, Aliyah Baluch, Ramon L Sandin, Danashree Kelker, Chaitanya Karlapalem, Peggy Thompson, Kay Sams, Stacy Martin, Jose Montero, John N Greene.
Abstract
Klebsiella producing carbapenemase is an emerging pathogen. We report transmission of this organism by contaminated endoscopic instruments. Quick identification of source, staff education, contact precautions, and emphasis on hand and environmental hygiene led to case control and prevention of outbreak.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23171594 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.07.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Infect Control ISSN: 0196-6553 Impact factor: 2.918