Smith T L, Iwen P C, Olson S B, Rupp M E
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1998 Jul;19(7):515-8. doi: 10.1086/647862.
Eleven cancer patients colonized with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) were followed as outpatients. Environmental cultures were obtained from clinic rooms before and after patients care. Environmental contamination occurred in 29% of encounters. Superficial disinfection did not eradicate contamination, although more thorough cleaning did. We conclude that environmental VRE contamination occurs in the outpatient setting. Infection control practices, similar to those used in the inpatient setting, may be necessary for outpatient clinics.
对11名携带耐万古霉素肠球菌（VRE）的癌症患者进行了门诊随访。在患者接受护理前后，从诊疗室采集了环境样本。29%的诊疗过程中出现了环境污染。表面消毒未能根除污染，不过更彻底的清洁则有效。我们得出结论，门诊环境中会出现VRE污染。门诊诊所可能需要采取与住院环境类似的感染控制措施。
