[Nosocomial outbreak due to Listeria monocytogenes in a neonatal unit]

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2012 Mar;30(3):143-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.07.018. Epub 2012 Jan 28.
[Article in Spanish]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia / epidemiology
  • Bacteremia / microbiology
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Female
  • Hand / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Hygiene
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / prevention & control
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal*
  • Listeria monocytogenes / genetics
  • Listeria monocytogenes / isolation & purification*
  • Listeriosis / epidemiology*
  • Listeriosis / microbiology
  • Listeriosis / prevention & control
  • Listeriosis / transmission
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Listeria / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Meningitis, Listeria / epidemiology
  • Meningitis, Listeria / microbiology
  • Meningitis, Listeria / transmission
  • Placenta / microbiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology
  • Soaps
  • Spain / epidemiology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Soaps