A Guide to Investigating Suspected Outbreaks of Mucormycosis in Healthcare

A Guide to Investigating Suspected Outbreaks of Mucormycosis in Healthcare

This report serves as a guide for investigating mucormycosis infections in healthcare. We describe lessons learned from previous outbreaks and offer methods and tools that can aid in these investigations. We also offer suggestions for conducting environmental assessments, implementing infection cont...

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Main Authors:	Kathleen P. Hartnett, Brendan R. Jackson, Kiran M. Perkins, Janet Glowicz, Janna L. Kerins, Stephanie R. Black, Shawn R. Lockhart, Bryan E. Christensen, Karlyn D. Beer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:	Journal of Fungi
Subjects:	mucormycosis mucormycetes mold cluster outbreak infections hospital healthcare
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/5/3/69

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