Abstract
We describe the outbreak of a pan-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae strain in a neonatal intensive care unit. A total of 7 neonates developed bacteraemia (37% attack rate), of whom 3 died (43% case fatality rate). A birth weight < 1500 g was the only statistically significant risk factor. Despite an extensive environmental investigation, the source was not identified.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Bacteremia / epidemiology*
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Case-Control Studies
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care, Neonatal
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Klebsiella Infections / epidemiology*
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Klebsiella Infections / microbiology
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / drug effects*
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Risk Factors
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Survival Analysis