Outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae associated with contaminated water dispenser and sink drain in cardiology units in a Korean hospital

ConclusionsThe water dispenser and sink drain were suspected as possible reservoirs of CPE in this outbreak. Close contacts with contaminated water such as tooth brushing were identified as risk factors of CPE acquisition. The education for the adequate use of water environment system as well as the control of hospital water environment should be implemented to prevent the CPE outbreaks.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research