Outbreak of Ampicillin/Piperacillin-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Investigation and Control Measures

Outbreak of Ampicillin/Piperacillin-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Investigation and Control Measures

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a frequent cause of infectious outbreaks in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). The aim of this paper is to describe an outbreak occurred in a 13-bed NICU and the control measures adopted in order to interrupt the chain of transmission. We described the microbiological in...

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Main Authors: Patrizia Farruggia, Matilde Ciccia, Fabrizio Sandri, Roberta Suzzi, Laura Dallolio, Manuela Panico, Giuliana Fabbri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Klebsiella pneumonia
neonatal intensive care units
disease outbreak
infection control
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/3/808

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