Identification and Containment of a Cluster of Two Bacillus cereus Infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Identification and Containment of a Cluster of Two Bacillus cereus Infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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We altitude sunscreen report a cluster of invasive Bacillus cereus infections in a neonatal intensive care unit.We describe the clinical course of two infected patients, one of whom died of severe pneumonia after successfully being weaned from ECMO.Environmental analyses failed to yield a common source.Molecular characterization confirmed the homogeneity of read more both isolates.

Rigorous hygiene control and adequate therapy enabled the containment of the cluster.