Outbreak investigation of Serratia marcescens neurosurgical site infections associated with a contaminated shaving razors

ConclusionsWe report an outbreak of neurosurgical site infections after craniotomy, which was associated with shaving razors contaminated byS. marcescens. Shaving scalps with razors should be avoided to prevent SSI.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research