Abstract
An outbreak of metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae occurred at a children's hospital in Japan. MBL-producing K. pneumoniae was detected in tea dispenser in the hospital, the use of which was associated with the acquisition of the MBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae. The outbreak ceased after use of the tea dispenser was banned.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Infection control and hospital epidemiology |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Feb 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases