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Contaminated sinks in intensive care units: an underestimated source of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in the patient environment.

The Journal of hospital infection - 1 Oct 2013

Roux D, Aubier B, Cochard H, Quentin R, van der Mee-Marquet N

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BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLE) outbreaks in intensive care units (ICUs) associated with contaminated handwashing sinks have been reported. AIM: To conduct a regional study to assess whether handwashing sinks in 135 ICU patient rooms are a potential source of contamination, and to identify factors associated with an increased risk of sink contamination. METHODS: A...

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PMID: 24007719
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2013.07.006

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