Ralstonia mannitolilytica infections in an oncologic day ward: description of a cluster among high-risk patients

Ralstonia mannitolilytica infections in an oncologic day ward: description of a cluster among high-risk patients

Abstract Background Ralstonia spp, an environmental microorganism, has been occasionally associated with healthcare infections. The aim of this study was to investigate an outbreak caused by Ralstonia mannitolilytica in oncology patients. Methods Case definition: Oncology outpatients attending a day...

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Main Authors: Claudia Lucarelli, Enea Gino Di Domenico, Luigi Toma, Domenico Bracco, Grazia Prignano, Maria Fortunati, Lorella Pelagalli, Fabrizio Ensoli, Patrizio Pezzotti, Aurora García-Fernández, Annalisa Pantosti, Loredana Ingrosso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Ralstonia mannitolilytica
Outbreak
Central venous catheter
Oncologic patients
Carbapenem resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-017-0178-z

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