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

Am J Infect Control. 2013 Jun;41(6):562-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.07.008. Epub 2012 Nov 18.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacterial Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Carbapenems
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods*
  • Klebsiella Infections / diagnosis
  • Klebsiella Infections / microbiology*
  • Klebsiella Infections / prevention & control*
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Carbapenems
  • beta-Lactamases
  • carbapenemase