Outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae associated with use of jet injector and receiving injections at an outpatient podiatry clinic, Indiana

CONCLUSIONSThis investigation found that a breach in infection control took place, specifically associated with improper aseptic technique, inadequate disinfection and sterilization of equipment, batch compounding, and environmental cleaning. Because the jet injector was consistently cleaned with tap water, the cultured organisms support the possibility of an infection control breach, namely Mycobacterium chelonae.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research