Multiple-resistant Salmonella group G outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit

West Afr J Med. 1996 Jul-Sep;15(3):165-9.

Abstract

An outbreak of nosocomial infection due to multiple-resistant Salmonella Group "G' infection in a neonatal intensive care unit in a temporary ward is reported. It started with five cases of Septicaemia and one case of meningitis over a period of about six weeks. Investigation of the outbreak resulted in isolation of a multiple-resistant Salmonella Group G from the rectal swab of 21 out of 72 babies (29%). Surveillance culture from staff yielded two fully-sensitive salmonella species. Stool culture from mother of colonised babies were all negative. Environmental cultures from the nursery grew multiple-resistant Salmonella Group G from three of four incubator mattresses and also from the radiant warmer. Institution of strict aseptic measures, followed by closure of the ward was able to stop the epidemic.

MeSH terms

  • Cross Infection / microbiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple*
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infection Control
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal*
  • Salmonella Infections / microbiology*
  • Salmonella Infections / prevention & control