Hospital cluster epidemic with Morganella morganii

J Clin Microbiol. 1981 Nov;14(5):563-6. doi: 10.1128/jcm.14.5.563-566.1981.

Abstract

A cluster epidemic of 13 Morganella morganii infections involving 11 patients occurred over a 3-month period in 1977. This epidemic was unusual in that it involved four services and five hospital floors. The outbreak was effectively terminated when strict asceptic techniques were reinforced.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bacteriuria
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Disease Outbreaks / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • New York
  • Proteus / isolation & purification
  • Proteus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Sepsis
  • Wound Infection / etiology