Abstract
We assessed various locations and frequency of environmental sampling to maximize information and maintain efficiency when sampling for Acinetobacter baumannii. Although sampling sites in closer proximity to the patient were more likely positive, to fully capture environmental contamination, we found value in sampling all sites and across multiple days. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:339-342.
Publication types
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Observational Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Acinetobacter Infections / prevention & control
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Acinetobacter baumannii / isolation & purification*
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Baltimore
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Environmental Monitoring* / methods
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Environmental Monitoring* / standards
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Equipment Contamination*
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Humans
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Patients' Rooms
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Tertiary Care Centers