Mucormycosis in a mitral prosthesis

Khicha, Gyanchand J.; Berroya, Renato B.; Escano, Fernando B.; Lee, Chong Soo

doi:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)41816-3

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“…Mucormycosis infections that appear to begin near a surgical site may be the result of contamination in the operating, recovery, or patient rooms. Infections have been found six days following explantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) [77] and up to six weeks after implantation of prosthetic valves [78,79,80]. One patient developed infection seven days after cardiac catheterization and bypass surgery around the sternal wound and chest tube site, with the mode of transmission suspected to be airborne contamination of the surgical site [81].…”

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A Guide to Investigating Suspected Outbreaks of Mucormycosis in Healthcare

Hartnett

Jackson

Perkins

et al. 2019

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This report serves as a guide for investigating mucormycosis infections in healthcare. We describe lessons learned from previous outbreaks and offer methods and tools that can aid in these investigations. We also offer suggestions for conducting environmental assessments, implementing infection control measures, and initiating surveillance to ensure that interventions were effective. While not all investigations of mucormycosis infections will identify a single source, all can potentially lead to improvements in infection control.

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