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.
Copyright © 2013 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Bacterial Proteins / biosynthesis
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Carbapenems
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Endoscopy / adverse effects*
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Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
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Female
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods*
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Klebsiella Infections / diagnosis
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Klebsiella Infections / microbiology*
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Klebsiella Infections / prevention & control*
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / metabolism*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bacterial Proteins
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Carbapenems
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beta-Lactamases
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carbapenemase