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Foodborne nosocomial outbreak of SHV1 and CTX-M-15-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae: epidemiology and control.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 15 Mar 2011
Calbo Esther, Freixas Núria, Xercavins Mariona, Riera Montserrat, Nicolás Carmen, Monistrol Olga, Solé Maria Del Mar, Sala M Rosa, Vila Jordi, Garau Javier
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We describe a foodborne nosocomial outbreak due to extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae. METHODS: An outbreak of ESBL K. pneumoniae was detected in March 2008. Initial control measures included contact isolation and a protocol for routine detection and reinforcement in hand hygiene practices. ESBL producers were screened for the bla(TEM), bla(SHV), and bla(CTX-M) genes....
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