Extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae outbreak reveals incubators as pathogen reservoir in neonatal care center

Conclusion: This investigation highlighted incubators and mattresses as critical materials associated to infectious risk in NCC. NCC and IC teams should implement efficient protocol for incubators disinfection and monitoring.What is Known:•Environment in neonatal intensive care units is often suspected as reservoir for Enterobacteriaceae outbreaks but is scarcely investigated.•Incubators and mattresses offer wet and warm conditions suitable for pathogens multiplication,but microbiological survey is not performed routinely for assessing bacterial contamination.What is New:•Incubators and mattresses serve as reservoir for pathogens and relay in outbreak.•An infection control protocol associating efficient disinfection and microbiology analysis is proposed.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research