A cluster of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infections at a rheumatology practice, New York City, 2011.
A cluster of 5 methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infections occurred after administration of methylprednisolone acetate injections in a rheumatology practice. A site visit was conducted to inspect examination rooms, observe techniques, and review charts. The investigation revealed a pervasive lack of aseptic technique that led to multiple opportunities for medication contamination.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Queens, New York.
Kate
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Drezner
Mike
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Antwi
Paula
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Del Rosso
Marie
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Dorsinville
Pamela
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Kellner
Joel
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Ackelsberg
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004340:Drug Contamination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008775:Methylprednisolone