Newborn conjunctivitis associated with triclosan 0.5% antiseptic intrinsically contaminated with Serratia marcescens.

摘要: In February 1994, three cases of conjunctivitis with Serratia marcescens occurred in infants the newborn nursery. An epidemiological investigation was conducted including environmental sampling. S isolated from bottle triclosan 0.5% antiseptic soap that use nursery and an unopened on pharmacy shelf. The manufacturer confirmed this contaminant dislodged air purification system during a filter change while packaging being completed adjoining room. product withdrawn replaced by individual bar soap. No further infection have been identified following withdrawal