Article
Outbreak of Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections in patients receiving parenteral nutrition prepared by a compounding pharmacy.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 1 Jul 2014
Gupta Neil, Hocevar Susan N, Moulton-Meissner Heather A, Stevens Kelly M, McIntyre Mary G, Jensen Bette, Kuhar David T, Noble-Wang Judith A, Schnatz Rick G, Becker Shawn C, Kastango Eric S, Shehab Nadine, Kallen Alexander J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Compounding pharmacies often prepare parenteral nutrition (PN) and must adhere to rigorous standards to avoid contamination of the sterile preparation. In March 2011, Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections (BSIs) were identified in 5 patients receiving PN from a single compounding pharmacy. An investigation was conducted to identify potential sources of contamination and prevent further...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
