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A cluster of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia in a radiation oncology ward.
American journal of infection control - 1 Nov 2008
Erbay Ayse, Kanyilmaz Dilek, Us Ebru, Mumcuoglu Ipek, Karahan Zeynep Ceren, Gozel Gokhan, Balaban Neriman, Bodur Hurrem
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We report an outbreak of genetically related strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae 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...
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