title: Cluster of Bacillus species bacteremia cases in neonates during a hospital construction project.
abstract: We report an outbreak of Bacillus bacteremia among premature infants during a construction project. Our investigation revealed potential environmental sources. After replacement of air filters, cleaning of the unit, emphasis on hand hygiene, and relocation of the loading dock for linen and supply delivery, no further cases were detected.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. judithc@bcm.edu
authors.forename: Judith R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hulten
authors.forename: Carol J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D001407:Bacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000382:microbiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D047928:Premature Birth; D012307:Risk Factors; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology