pseudo-outbreak linked to tissue-processing contamination

AUTHORS

Stern RA , Byrge KC , Talbot TR , . Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE. 2023 10 20; 3(1). e178

PMID: 38028891 [PubMed].

ABSTRACT

A cluster of isolates isolated from six unique surgical tissue cultures prompted an investigation ultimately identifying a pseudo-outbreak linked to errant laboratory tissue processing with contaminated, nonsterile saline. Timely response and multidisciplinary collaboration led to tangible system-level interventions and avoidance of unnecessary antibiotic exposures.

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