Enterobacter cloacae complex outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit: multifaceted investigations and preventive measures are needed. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rahal, A.; Andreo, A.; Le Gallou, F.; Bourigault, C.; Bouchand, C.; Ferriot, C.; Corvec, S.; Guillouzouic, A.; Gras-Leguen, C.; Launay, E.; Flamant, C.; Lepelletier, D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 116(2021)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 90
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: NICU -- Outbreak -- Enterobacter cloacae -- Cross-transmission -- Preterm; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.07.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: We report the investigation to control an Enterobacter cloacae complex outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit from November 2020 to February 2021. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis showed that five of eight cases were infected with a clonal strain. Breast pumps, shared among mothers in the unit, could have contributed to the spread of the clonal spread.