Presenter: Amol
Kalyanrao Joshi
Affiliation: Government
Medical College Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (Virtual)
🦠
Background
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major cause of neonatal sepsis,
especially among preterm and low-birth-weight infants. The rise of
multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains has intensified challenges in NICU infection
control and treatment. Between December 2024 and January 2025, our Level III
NICU experienced a sudden cluster of MDR K.
pneumoniae cases, prompting immediate outbreak investigation and
containment measures.
🔬 Methods
We conducted a retrospective
cohort study including all neonates with culture-confirmed K. pneumoniae sepsis during the
outbreak period. Maternal, intrapartum, and postnatal risk factors were
reviewed from medical records.
Univariate regression analysis was used to assess associations with mortality.
Antibiotic susceptibility profiles were evaluated, and infection-control
interventions were systematically documented and monitored.
📊 Results
A total of 25 neonates developed K. pneumoniae sepsis within two
months.
Most affected infants were preterm and had low birth weight.
Common clinical features included:
·
Respiratory
distress
·
Feeding
intolerance
·
Lethargy
·
Temperature
instability
Several maternal and postnatal
factors showed significant association with mortality. The isolates
demonstrated multidrug resistance, though carbapenem sensitivity remained
preserved.
After strengthening
infection-control measures — including improved hand hygiene compliance, strict
equipment sterilization, cohort nursing, and reinforced antimicrobial
stewardship — new case numbers declined markedly.
🏥 Infection Control Impact
Prompt surveillance and immediate
reinforcement of NICU infection-prevention protocols played a critical role in
interrupting transmission and containing the outbreak.
✅ Conclusion
This outbreak highlights the
serious mortality risk posed by MDR Klebsiella
pneumoniae in vulnerable preterm neonates. Early recognition and
rapid implementation of robust infection-control strategies are essential to
halt transmission. Strengthening routine surveillance and hygiene practices
remains vital, particularly in resource-limited NICU settings.
👩⚕️ About the Speaker
Dr Amol Joshi MD, is
Consultant Neonatologist, Quality Improvement Advisor. He holds fellowship in
Neonatology (MUHS, Nashik University), Fellowship IsQua (2022), has published
many articles. Mentored many Newborn Care Units in secondary health facility, Currently
holding additional responsibility as Associate Editor (BMJ Open Quality).
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