Absence of transmission of NDM and OXA-48 carbapenemase genes in a chronic care unit of a long-term care facility

Infection prevention and control measures are used to contain outbreaks of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. We report the absence of transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying New Delhi metallo-beta -lactamase and oxacillinase-48 genes among 19 screened contacts of an index case after 14 months of routine practices in a long-term care facility.

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This study reports the successful containment of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a long-term care facility, with no transmission observed among 19 screened contacts of an index case after 14 months of routine practices.