Silicone oil as a reservoir for nosocomial infection.
Two episodes of infection with epidemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (EMRSA) associated with silicone oil baths are described. In vitro studies indicated that certain organisms, including EMRSA, can survive in silicone oil for several days. We conclude that the oil acted as a reservoir for continuing infection in our patients. We suggest routine care of silicone oil baths in order to prevent cross infection.
D000368:Aged; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000254:growth & development; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000254:growth & development
D012827:Silicone Oils