title: An outbreak of multiresistant Acinetobacter baumanii in a university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil.
abstract: A case-control (46 cases, 23 controls) study was done to determine risk factors for an outbreak of a multiresistant Acinetobacter baumanii (only susceptible to colistin) in a university hospital. The use of antecedent antibacterials and intubation were independent risk factors. No common source was found. With control measures, the outbreak resolved gradually.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Levin
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Mendes
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Sinto
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Sader
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Scarpitta
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sauaia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boulos
mesh_terms: D000151:Acinetobacter Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002648:Child; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D018432:Drug Resistance, Multiple; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors