Bacillus cereus infections among oncology patients at a children's hospital

John C. Christenson; Carrie L. Byington; E. Kent Korgenski; Elisabeth E. Adderson; Carol Bruggers; Roberta H. Adams; Eileen Jenkins; Sheri Hohmann; Karen Carroll; Judy A. Daly; Andrew T. Pavia

doi:10.1016/S0196-6553(99)70034-9

Bacillus cereus infections among oncology patients at a children's hospital

John C. Christenson, Carrie L. Byington, E. Kent Korgenski, Elisabeth E. Adderson, Carol Bruggers, Roberta H. Adams, Eileen Jenkins, Sheri Hohmann, Karen Carroll, Judy A. Daly, Andrew T. Pavia

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	543-546
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	27
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0196-6553(99)70034-9
State	Published - Jan 1 1999

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Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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