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ArticleMicroorganisms2021

Targeted Molecular Detection of Nosocomial Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria-On Near- and Distant-Patient Surfaces.

Claudia Stein, Isabel Lange, Jürgen Rödel, Mathias W Pletz, Frank Kipp

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Article in Microorganisms, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Claudia SteinInstitute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany.
Isabel LangeInstitute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany.
Jürgen RödelInstitute of Medical Microbiology, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany.
Mathias W PletzInstitute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-8157-2753
Frank KippInstitute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHere, we describe an integrative method to detect carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria (gn-Cp) on surfaces/fomites in the patient environment. We examined environmental samples from 28 patient rooms occupied with patients who were proven to be colonised with gn-Cp by rectal screening.

methodsWe took samples after 24 h, 72 h and one week. For sampling, we divided the patient environment into four parts and took samples from near- and extended patient areas. To obtain a representative bacterial swab from a larger surface, such as the patient cabinet, we used Polywipes. Bacterial DNA was isolated. Carbapenemase was detected with specific qPCR primers.

resultsWith this culture- and molecular-based approach, we could control the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection in everyday clinical practice. Therefore, we could track the spread of gn-Cp within the patient room. The number of positive detections fluctuated between 30.5% (mean value positive results after 72 h) and 35.2% (after 24 h and one week).

conclusionThe method used to detect multidrug-resistant bacteria in the environment of patients by using Polywipes

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carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteriafomiteshygienemolecular detectionpatient’s room

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PMCPMC8229168

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