A cluster of Klebsiella pneumonia bacteremia in a radiation oncology ward
American Journal of Infection Control, cilt.36, sa.9, ss.678-680, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ajic.2007.11.004
- Dergi Adı: American Journal of Infection Control
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.678-680
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: We report an outbreak of genetically related strains of Klebsiella pneumonia bloodstream infection. Methods: The practices that were possibly related to the outbreak were investigated through direct observation and interviews with staff by infection control team. Cultures of potential environmental sources of bacteria were obtained. Results: Six patients receiving intravenous medications in saline solution developed fever and shaking chills 1.5 to 4 hours after the infusion was initiated. Cultures of the blood from 4 patients yielded K pneumonia. Molecular characterization of K pneumonia done by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis revealed the same strain. Conclusion: Although a definite source for the outbreak could not be identified, probably environmental contamination, lack of adherence to hand hygiene practices, contamination, and cross contamination led to this outbreak. © 2008 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.