Abstract
We describe an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Serratia marcescens infection and colonization involving adults admitted to a surgical intensive care unit. Examination of the outbreak revealed epidemiological evidence that consumption of tap water from a contaminated faucet during receipt of oral medication was the mechanism of S. marcescens acquisition.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Critical Illness*
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / etiology*
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Disease Outbreaks
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Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
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Humans
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Serratia Infections / epidemiology
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Serratia Infections / transmission*
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Serratia marcescens / drug effects*
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Serratia marcescens / isolation & purification
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Spain / epidemiology
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Water Microbiology*
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Water Supply*