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