[Nosocomial outbreak due to Listeria monocytogenes in a neonatal unit]. / Brote nosocomial por Listeria monocytogenes en una Unidad de Neonatos.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
; 30(3): 143-6, 2012 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal
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Infecção Hospitalar
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Surtos de Doenças
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Doenças do Prematuro
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Listeriose
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Listeria monocytogenes
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Es
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article