Molecular epidemiology study on a nosocomial Moraxella catarrhalis outbreak in a neurological rehabilitation unit

ConclusionWe report the first M. catarrhalis outbreak involving 9 patients of a neurologic and trauma rehabilitation centre. Potential transmission pathways are discussed. Comprehensive outbreak analyses insinuate extension of routine laboratory storage time for defined species.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research