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A Cluster of Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infections at a Rheumatology Practice, New York City, 2011

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2016

Kate Drezner ,
Mike Antwi ,
Paula Del Rosso ,
Marie Dorsinville ,
Pamela Kellner  and
Joel Ackelsberg
Kate Drezner*
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
Mike Antwi
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
Paula Del Rosso
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
Marie Dorsinville
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
Pamela Kellner
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
Joel Ackelsberg
Affiliation:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York
*
Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 500 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (katherine.drezner@phila.gov)
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Abstract

A cluster of 5 methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infections occurred after administration of methylprednisolone acetate injections in a rheumatology practice. A site visit was conducted to inspect examination rooms, observe techniques, and review charts. The investigation revealed a pervasive lack of aseptic technique that led to multiple opportunities for medication contamination.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , February 2014 , pp. 187 - 189
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Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 2014

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Present Affiliation: Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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