An outbreak of Serratia marcescens infection following urodynamic studies

doi:10.1016/0195-6701(87)90127-7

Journal of Hospital Infection

Volume 9, Issue 3, May 1987, Pages 291-293

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Abstract

Serratia marcescens was isolated from the urine of five patients, two of whom subsequently developed septicaemia with other Gram-negative bacilli. Four of the five patients had undergone urodynamic investigation. An inadequately sterilized re-usable rectal balloon was identified as the source of infection.

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An outbreak of Serratia marcescens infection following urodynamic studies