Outbreak of pan-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neonatal intensive care unit.
| Title | Outbreak of pan-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neonatal intensive care unit. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Maltezou, H. C., Papacharalambous E., Tryfinopoulou K., Ftika L., Maragos A., Kyriakeli G., Katerelos P., Trakateli C., Polemis M., Roilides E., Vatopoulos A., & Nikolaidis N. |
| Journal | Scand J Infect Dis |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pagination | 872-7 |
| Date Published | 2013 Nov |
| ISSN | 1651-1980 |
| Keywords | Anti-Bacterial Agents, Bacteremia, Case-Control Studies, Cross Infection, Disease Outbreaks, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Intensive Care, Neonatal, Klebsiella Infections, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Male, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Risk Factors, Survival Analysis |
| Abstract | We describe the outbreak of a pan-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae strain in a neonatal intensive care unit. A total of 7 neonates developed bacteraemia (37% attack rate), of whom 3 died (43% case fatality rate). A birth weight < 1500 g was the only statistically significant risk factor. Despite an extensive environmental investigation, the source was not identified. |
| DOI | 10.3109/00365548.2013.816441 |
| Alternate Journal | Scand. J. Infect. Dis. |
| PubMed ID | 23902586 |
