Household Transmission of Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
2008
Household Transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Gottesman Tamar, Agmon Orly, Shwartz Orna, Dan Michael
Primary Institution: Edith Wolfson Hospital
Hypothesis
Can carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae be transmitted within a household?
Conclusion
The study suggests that carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae can be transmitted from a carrier in a household setting.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a urologic procedure and was later found to have the bacterium.
- The patient's wife was a documented carrier of the bacterium.
- Transmission likely occurred at home despite limited contact.
Takeaway
A sick person can pass a germ to someone in their home, even if they don't have close contact.
Methodology
The study involved documenting a case of transmission of the bacterium within a household.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case and does not provide broader epidemiological data.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 73-year-old man with a history of hypertension and prostate cancer.
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