2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2012.04.007
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Outbreak of cutaneous zygomycosis associated with the use of adhesive tape in haematology patients

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“…Other reports have associated this fungus with vascular devices and nitroglycerine patches. 7 , 9-11 In a review of 196 cases of healthcare-associated mucormycosis, 57% involved the skin. Predominant populations were premature infants, surgical patients, and immunocompromised hosts.…”
Section: Epidemiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other reports have associated this fungus with vascular devices and nitroglycerine patches. 7 , 9-11 In a review of 196 cases of healthcare-associated mucormycosis, 57% involved the skin. Predominant populations were premature infants, surgical patients, and immunocompromised hosts.…”
Section: Epidemiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A estabilização deve ser feita utilizando técnica asséptica e não devem ser utilizadas fitas adesivas não estéreis, que podem ser facilmente contaminadas com microorganismos patogênicos, e suturas (III), pois estas estão associadas a acidentes percutâneos, favorecem a formação de biofilme e aumentam o risco de infecção primária de corrente sanguínea (IPCS) 20,[33][34] . Apesar dessas informações, não existem estudos com sugestões de melhores métodos de fixação de CVC, sendo um tema que ainda precisa ser muito discutido pela literatura.…”
Section: Resultsunclassified
“…1 There are recommendations in the medical literature for clean tape storage or use of sterile tape on high-risk units. 2 Despite these publications, the risk of cutaneous fungal infections from tape in immunocompromised and other high-risk patients is underappreciated. Tape is a common patient item with no specific practice standard.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…1 Adhesive medical supplies, including patient tape, can act as a vehicle for fungal spores if not properly stored in a bag or covered container to protect them from the environment. 2 Nosocomial cutaneous fungal infections warrant evaluation of the air flow and filtration on highrisk units and previous use of adhesive devices or surgical interventions at the site of infection. Our facility experienced tapeassociated cutaneous infections resulting in significant morbidity.…”
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