Abstract
Elizabethkingia infections are difficult to treat because of intrinsic antimicrobial resistance, and their incidence has recently increased. We conducted a propensity score– matched case–control study during January 2016–June 2017 in South Korea and retrospectively studied data from patients who were culture positive for Elizabethkingia species during January 2009–June 2017. Furthermore, we conducted epidemiologic studies of the hospital environment and mosquitoes. The incidence of Elizabethkingia increased significantly, by 432.1%, for 2016–2017 over incidence for 2009–2015. Mechanical ventilation was associated with the acquisition of Elizabethkingia species. Because Elizabethkingia infection has a high case-fatality rate and is difficult to eliminate, intensive prevention of contamination is needed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 42-51 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Emerging infectious diseases |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 Jan |
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- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
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Risk factors for Elizabethkingia acquisition and clinical characteristics of patients, South Korea. / Choi, Min Hyuk; Kim, Myungsook; Jeong, Su Jin; Choi, Jun Yong; Lee, In Yong; Yong, Tai Soon; Yong, Dongeun; Jeong, Seok Hoon; Lee, Kyungwon.
In: Emerging infectious diseases, Vol. 25, No. 1, 01.2019, p. 42-51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Risk factors for Elizabethkingia acquisition and clinical characteristics of patients, South Korea
AU - Choi, Min Hyuk
AU - Kim, Myungsook
AU - Jeong, Su Jin
AU - Choi, Jun Yong
AU - Lee, In Yong
AU - Yong, Tai Soon
AU - Yong, Dongeun
AU - Jeong, Seok Hoon
AU - Lee, Kyungwon
PY - 2019/1
Y1 - 2019/1
N2 - Elizabethkingia infections are difficult to treat because of intrinsic antimicrobial resistance, and their incidence has recently increased. We conducted a propensity score– matched case–control study during January 2016–June 2017 in South Korea and retrospectively studied data from patients who were culture positive for Elizabethkingia species during January 2009–June 2017. Furthermore, we conducted epidemiologic studies of the hospital environment and mosquitoes. The incidence of Elizabethkingia increased significantly, by 432.1%, for 2016–2017 over incidence for 2009–2015. Mechanical ventilation was associated with the acquisition of Elizabethkingia species. Because Elizabethkingia infection has a high case-fatality rate and is difficult to eliminate, intensive prevention of contamination is needed.
AB - Elizabethkingia infections are difficult to treat because of intrinsic antimicrobial resistance, and their incidence has recently increased. We conducted a propensity score– matched case–control study during January 2016–June 2017 in South Korea and retrospectively studied data from patients who were culture positive for Elizabethkingia species during January 2009–June 2017. Furthermore, we conducted epidemiologic studies of the hospital environment and mosquitoes. The incidence of Elizabethkingia increased significantly, by 432.1%, for 2016–2017 over incidence for 2009–2015. Mechanical ventilation was associated with the acquisition of Elizabethkingia species. Because Elizabethkingia infection has a high case-fatality rate and is difficult to eliminate, intensive prevention of contamination is needed.
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JO - Emerging Infectious Diseases
JF - Emerging Infectious Diseases
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