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Outbreak of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus on a haematology ward: management and control.
- Source :
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Journal of Infection Prevention . May2017, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p149-153. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infections and outbreaks are still infrequent in Spain. A six-month outbreak, which took place in a haematology ward, its control and management are described in this study. A total of 22 patients were colonised and two bloodstream infections occurred during this period. Even though there were two waves of new colonised patients, a multidisciplinary approach, quick interventions and enhanced infection control policies were required in order to control this outbreak. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17571774
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infection Prevention
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122841981
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1757177416687832