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- The outbreak involved a strain of Enterobacter cloacae that showed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
- It was specifically linked to mattresses and treated mattress covers used in therapeutic beds within an intensive care unit.
- This situation raises concerns about infection control and the effectiveness of antibacterial treatments in healthcare settings.
Article Abstract
We report a multiresistant Enterobacter cloacae outbreak in an intensive care unit, associated with mattresses and with antibacterial-treated and vapour-permeable polyurethane synthetic mattress covers of therapeutic beds.
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