ArticleAntimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE2025
A successfully shortened outbreak of vancomycin-resistant
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Background: Outbreaks of vancomycin-resistant Methods: VRE screening was performed by rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on fecal swabs, reported within 1-3 h. Vancomycin-resistant isolates PCR-positive for the Results: A total of 22 VRE-positive patients were identified, of which 12 isolates belonged to the same clone (ST 203) in a surgical ward. VRE screening by PCR shortened the turnaround time. The combination of rapid PCR and WGS could rule in or out cases from the outbreak within less than a week. The new cleaning routine indicated that 3 approved quality-controlled discharge cleanings were required to reduce VRE acquisition. The fast lane to decision-making on control measures resulted in rapid introduction of the above routines. Conclusions: With prompt infection control measures, the VRE outbreak was contained after 4 months. To prevent further outbreaks of VRE, active rapid screening, improved cleaning, and restriction of multiple-bed rooms are efficient measures to implement.
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