Elimination of an outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a burn unit

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.10.002
• Publication Date: 2024-10-10T06:04:50Z
• Authors: Nancy L. Havill; Monique Samuels; Anjali Poudyal; Vineetha Sujanan; Christina Murdzek; Michael J. Aniski...; Meghan Maloney; Jacqueline Laird; Alisa Savetamal
• Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii; Carbapenem

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen which has caused numerous health care-associated outbreaks particularly in intensive care and burn units. We describe an outbreak in a burn unit where 3 patients were identified as being colonized or infected with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. A multifaceted approach and rapid implementation of infection prevention measures were effective in identification and removal of potential environmental reservoirs resulting in the prevention of further transmission.