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Shigellosis transmitted by nurses

J B Weissman, R H Hutcheson

    Southern Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Staff transmission caused Shigella sonnei outbreaks in a Tennessee custodial institution, leading to two deaths. Younger patients with longer hospital stays were most vulnerable, with antibiotic use increasing risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Shigella sonnei infections can cause significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in institutionalized populations.
    • Nosocomial infections pose a substantial threat in healthcare settings, necessitating robust infection control measures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate an outbreak of Shigella sonnei infection at a custodial institution in Tennessee.
    • To identify transmission dynamics and risk factors associated with nosocomial shigellosis in this setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Epidemiologic investigation of Shigella sonnei cases, including patient demographics and hospitalization data.
    • Case-control study comparing patients with shigellosis to uninfected controls.

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    Main Results:

    • Twelve cases of Shigella sonnei infection, including two deaths, were identified.
    • Nine cases and both deaths occurred in hospitalized patients within the institution's infirmary.
    • Patients with nosocomial shigellosis were younger and had longer hospitalizations than controls.
    • Staff members were implicated in patient-to-patient transmission.
    • Prior broad-spectrum antibiotic use was a significant risk factor for acquiring shigellosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare-associated Shigella sonnei transmission occurred within the custodial institution.
    • Younger age, prolonged hospitalization, and prior antibiotic use are risk factors for nosocomial shigellosis.
    • Effective infection control strategies, including staff education and judicious antibiotic use, are crucial to prevent future outbreaks.