ABSTRACT
Introducción Se describe la investigación de un brote por Listeria monocytogenes en una Unidad de Neonatos. Métodos Se realizó una encuesta epidemiológica, recogida de muestras ambientales y estudio de epidemiología molecular. Resultados Se trata de un brote nosocomial de infección por L. monocytogenes, confirmado por epidemiología molecular, en una Unidad de Neonatos que afectó a tres niños. La cadena de transmisión no pudo ser confirmada, pero se sospecha una transmisión cruzada vehiculizada por las manos del personal. Conclusión La estricta adherencia a las medidas de prevención estándar es necesaria para evitar estos brotes nosocomiales (AU)
Introduction Description of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in a neonatal intensive care unit. Methods A questionnaire, environmental investigation and molecular study were performed. Results We identified a nosocomial outbreak of L. monocytogenes, confirmed by the genetic study, in a neonatal intensive care unit. Three infants were affected. Although the transmission mechanism could not be elucidated, cross-infection was strongly suggested. Conclusion Adherence to universal hygiene standards is necessary to avoid nosocomial outbreaks (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Listeriosis/epidemiology , Listeria monocytogenes/isolation & purification , Cross Infection/epidemiology , Disease Outbreaks/statistics & numerical data , Intensive Care Units, Neonatal/statistics & numerical data , Infant, Newborn, Diseases/epidemiologyABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Description of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in a neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS: A questionnaire, environmental investigation and molecular study were performed. RESULTS: We identified a nosocomial outbreak of L. monocytogenes, confirmed by the genetic study, in a neonatal intensive care unit. Three infants were affected. Although the transmission mechanism could not be elucidated, cross-infection was strongly suggested. CONCLUSION: Adherence to universal hygiene standards is necessary to avoid nosocomial outbreaks.
