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J Hosp Infect ; 85(2): 134-40, 2013 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23958153

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is a nosocomial-adapted Gram-negative bacillus intrinsically resistant to antibiotics commonly used in the intensive care setting. An outbreak investigation commenced when five patients developed E. meningoseptica infection in two intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS: Analysis of laboratory data, case reviews, ICU workflows and extensive environmental sampling were undertaken. Molecular typing was performed using repetitive element palindromic polymerase chain reaction. Follow-up studies after interventions included environmental monitoring and a survey of staff compliance with interventions. FINDINGS: Laboratory data revealed increasing incidence of E. meningoseptica colonization or infection in ICU patients compared with preceding years. E. meningoseptica was cultured from 44% (35/79) of taps, but not from other sources. Hand hygiene sinks were used for disposal of patient secretions and rinsing re-usable patient care items. Sinks misused in this way were contaminated more often than sinks that were not misused (odds ratio 4.38, 95% confidence interval 1.68-11.39; P = 0.004). Molecular typing revealed that patient isolates had identical patterns to several isolates from hand hygiene taps. An urgent education programme was instituted to change these practices. Taps were cleaned systematically and aerators were changed. A temporary reduction in case numbers was achieved. Recolonization of taps was demonstrated on follow-up environmental screening, and cases recurred after two months. A survey revealed that 77.3% (163/213) of nursing staff still misused sinks due to time constraints or other problems adhering to the interventions. CONCLUSION: Introduction of non-sanctioned practices due to suboptimal unit design may have unintentional consequences for ICU patients. Room design and staff workflows must be optimized for patient safety as lapses in procedure can inadvertently put patients at risk.


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Brotes de Enfermedades , Infecciones por Flavobacteriaceae/epidemiología , Flavobacteriaceae/aislamiento & purificación , Control de Infecciones/métodos , Cuidados Críticos/métodos , Cuidados Críticos/organización & administración , Microbiología Ambiental , Flavobacteriaceae/clasificación , Flavobacteriaceae/genética , Infecciones por Flavobacteriaceae/microbiología , Genotipo , Humanos , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos , Epidemiología Molecular , Tipificación Molecular , Habitaciones de Pacientes/organización & administración
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Clin Microbiol Infect ; 19(9): E421-3, 2013 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23668475

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The emergence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae is a rapidly evolving threat worldwide. Here, we report the molecular characterization of two Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates carrying both bla(OXA -181) and bla(NDM -1) or bla(NDM -5) isolated from epidemiologically unrelated patients in Singapore. The bla(OXA -181) genes were found existing in different genetic environments.


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Proteínas Bacterianas/genética , Proteínas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Infecciones por Klebsiella/microbiología , Klebsiella pneumoniae/enzimología , Klebsiella pneumoniae/genética , beta-Lactamasas/genética , beta-Lactamasas/metabolismo , Adolescente , Técnicas de Tipificación Bacteriana , Preescolar , Enterobacteriaceae/genética , Femenino , Humanos , Klebsiella pneumoniae/aislamiento & purificación , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Tipificación de Secuencias Multilocus , Estudios Prospectivos , Singapur
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J Hosp Infect ; 81(4): 224-30, 2012 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22704635

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: A sudden increase in invasive infections caused by Bacillus cereus group organisms prompted an investigation at the National University Hospital in Singapore. AIM: To describe the investigation and management and subsequent difficulties controlling the outbreak. METHODS: Clinical case reviews were performed on all patients with B. cereus group recovered from clinical samples. Widespread environmental sampling was performed followed by review of hospital ventilation systems, domestic cleaning and laundry practices. FINDINGS: B. cereus was recovered from 171 patients during a six-month period coinciding with large-scale construction work beside the hospital. Most patients presented with bacteraemia (146/171; 85.4%) with 46/171 (26.9%) requiring extended treatment courses with vancomycin or other interventions. Sampling confirmed extensive airborne dispersal inside the hospital, including isolation rooms and air-conditioned wards. Hospital linen was heavily contaminated [7403 cfu/cm(2); 95% confidence interval (CI): 6349-8457; for 30 towels sampled], encouraged by inappropriate storage in airtight plastic bags (4437 cfu/cm(2); CI: 3125-5750) compared with storage in porous canvas bags (166 cfu/cm(2); CI: 76-256; P < 0.001). Interventions introduced included revision of laundry practices, transport and storage of hospital linen and towels; bleach-based environmental cleaning; and upgrading of ventilation systems throughout the hospital. Clinical case numbers returned to baseline levels within three months, only to rise again following relaxation of laundry practices. CONCLUSIONS: Construction work beside this Singapore hospital encouraged heavy contamination of air and environment with Bacillus spp., assumed to be responsible for the outbreak described. Failure to maintain revised laundry practices allowed resurgence of clinical cases, particularly among immunocompromised patients.


Asunto(s)
Bacillus cereus/aislamiento & purificación , Infección Hospitalaria/epidemiología , Brotes de Enfermedades , Infecciones por Bacterias Grampositivas/epidemiología , Arquitectura y Construcción de Hospitales , Servicio de Lavandería en Hospital , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Infección Hospitalaria/microbiología , Microbiología Ambiental , Infecciones por Bacterias Grampositivas/microbiología , Hospitales Universitarios , Humanos , Singapur/epidemiología , Vancomicina/uso terapéutico
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