Focus: Infection Control

Rare E. coli found in Los Angeles County patient

Incident marks a first for California


A Los Angeles county resident was infected with a rare, drug-resistent E. coli bacteria, according to an article on the LA. Daily News website.

 

The incident marks a first for California and local public health officials issued an advisory.

 

“The appearance of mcr-1 in Los Angeles serves as a reminder of the importance of infection control measures and antibiotic stewardship,” a public health official said in an alert.

 

Last month, the health department mandated that CRE be reported by all acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in Los Angeles County.

 

Read the article.

 

 



February 10, 2017


Topic Area: Infection Control

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