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Case Reports
. 2013 Jun;41(6):562-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.07.008. Epub 2012 Nov 18.

Early identification and control of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, originating from contaminated endoscopic equipment

Sally F Alrabaa  1 , Phuong Nguyen, Roger Sanderson, Aliyah Baluch, Ramon L Sandin, Danashree Kelker, Chaitanya Karlapalem, Peggy Thompson, Kay Sams, Stacy Martin, Jose Montero, John N Greene
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Early identification and control of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, originating from contaminated endoscopic equipment

Sally F Alrabaa et al. Am J Infect Control. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

Klebsiella producing carbapenemase is an emerging pathogen. We report transmission of this organism by contaminated endoscopic instruments. Quick identification of source, staff education, contact precautions, and emphasis on hand and environmental hygiene led to case control and prevention of outbreak.

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