Early identification and control of carbapenemase-producing

Am J Infect Control · Jun 2013

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Early identification and control of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, originating from contaminated endoscopic equipment.

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.

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- Sally F Alrabaa, Phuong Nguyen, Roger Sanderson, Aliyah Baluch, Ramon L Sandin, Danashree Kelker, Chaitanya Karlapalem, Peggy Thompson, Kay Sams, Stacy Martin, Jose Montero, and John N Greene.
- Department of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA. Sallietee@pol.net
- Am J Infect Control. 2013 Jun 1;41(6):562-4.
AbstractKlebsiella 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.Copyright © 2013 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

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