Outbreak of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in an intensive care unit (Brest).

Introduction: We had for aim to describe control and investigation of an outbreak caused by a strain of Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in intensive care units of the Brest teaching hospital.

Patients And Method: The case definition was a patient infected by or carrying the epidemic strain. Control measures and investigations are presented.