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. 1998 Nov;19(11):851-3.
doi: 10.1086/647744.

Streptococcus pneumoniae transmission in chronic-care facilities: description of an outbreak and review of management strategies

D C Sheppard  1 , K A Bartlett, H W Lampiris
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Streptococcus pneumoniae transmission in chronic-care facilities: description of an outbreak and review of management strategies

D C Sheppard et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1998 Nov.

Abstract

We report an outbreak of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae disease in a chronic-care facility with a documented immunization rate of only 2.5%. We describe and discuss the infection control strategies used in prevention and management of such outbreaks, highlighting the role of immunization and presumptive chemotherapy.

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