Author/Authors :
John C. Christenson، نويسنده , , Carrie Byington، نويسنده , , E. Kent Korgenski، نويسنده , , Elisabeth E. Adderson، نويسنده , , Carol Bruggers، نويسنده , , Roberta H. Adams، نويسنده , , Eileen Jenkins، نويسنده , , Sheri Hohmann، نويسنده , , Karen Carroll، نويسنده , , Judy A. Daly، نويسنده , , Andrew T. Pavia، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Background:Bacillus cereus can cause severe infections in immunocompromised persons. Methods: We report 3 cases of bacteremia/septicemia (1 fatal) among oncology patients in a children’s hospital. Because all cases occurred during a 10-day period, a common source outbreak was suspected. An epidemiologic investigation was performed. Molecular comparison of patient and environmental isolates was performed by using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Results: After an extensive investigation, no common hospital source could be found. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis proved that the isolates were not related. Conclusion: Sporadic infections in immunocompromised persons do occur and can be associated with significant morbidity. (AJIC Am J Infect Control 1999;27:543-6)
