A nosocomial outbreak of multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii originating from an intensive care unit

被引:33
作者
Ling, ML
Ang, A
Wee, M
Wang, GCY
机构
[1] Singapore Gen Hosp, Dept Pathol, Singapore 169608, Singapore
[2] Tan Tock Seng Hosp, Infect Control Unit, Singapore, Singapore
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D O I
10.1086/501827
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
An outbreak of a multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii in February through September 1996 affected 103 patients in a regional hospital in Singapore. We describe the effectiveness of closure of the outbreak area and the importance of good teamwork in the management of the outbreak (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2001;22:48-49).
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页码:48 / 49
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