@article{ab24e0bc8df246ebb2b796f5f0b44144,
title = "Serratia marcescens outbreak in a COVID-19 intensive care unit – Are there any factors specific to COVID-19 units that facilitate bacterial cross-contamination between COVID-19 patients?",
abstract = "COVID-19 dedicated units were created early in the pandemic. Despite their need, factors specific to these units can possibly increase the risk of bacterial cross-contamination between COVID-19 patients. We report a Serratia marcescens outbreak in a COVID-19 intensive care unit, later discussing factors specific to COVID-19 units that may facilitate bacterial cross-contamination in such units, and raising awareness for such an issue.",
keywords = "Critical care, Cross-contamination, Infection control",
author = "Mendes, {Joao Costa} and Andr{\'e} Casado",
note = "Funding Information: Conflicts of interest: The authors certify that they have NO affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers? bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non?financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.",
year = "2022",
month = feb,
doi = "10.1016/j.ajic.2021.10.005",
language = "English",
volume = "50",
pages = "223 -- 225",
journal = "American Journal Of Infection Control",
issn = "0196-6553",
publisher = "Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam.",
number = "2",
}
