Endoscope-associated outbreak of OXA-181-carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and its implications for hygiene management

CONCLUSIONS: A multi-stage strategy was required to contain this outbreak. Microscopic analysis showed evidence of biofilm formation in endoscope channels and the outbreak strain´s biofilm showed tolerance to the disinfectant used for reprocessing. Our data underscores the need for continued vigilance in infection control practices and reprocessing protocols for …