E. coli Archives - Discussions in Infection Control

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May 6, 2016 (1:00 pm) — At least eight patients were infected with a deadly ‘superbug’ earlier this year — two of whom died — following an endoscopic procedure, my…

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THE SEATTLE TIMES: Senator Patty Murray urges FDA to Act to Prevent “Superbug” Infections Following GI Endoscopy

February 4, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The February 4, 2015, edition of The Seattle Times newspaper publishes the article: “After Virginia Mason superbug, Patty Murray urges FDA action” The article’s sub-title states: “U.S. Sen. Patty Murray…

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THE SEATTLE TIMES: “Undisclosed superbug sickened dozens at Virginia Mason”

January 22, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The Seattle Times: “Undisclosed superbug sickened dozens at Virginia Mason” (January 22, 2015) An outbreak of multidrug-resistant superbugs spread by contaminated endoscopes infected at least 35 patients at Virginia Mason…

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‘Superbug’ Infects 9 Patients, 3 Die From Previously Undisclosed Outbreak in Colorado

THE SEATTLE TIMES: Senator Patty Murray urges FDA to Act to Prevent “Superbug” Infections Following GI Endoscopy

THE SEATTLE TIMES: “Undisclosed superbug sickened dozens at Virginia Mason”

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Dr. Muscarella’s Responses, Proposals, and Recommendations to Medicare to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections

15 Patients Infected with Mycobacteria After Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery at a South Florida Clinic

17 U.S. Patients Were Exposed in December to a Colonoscope Contaminated with Salmonella Bacteria, FDA Reports Reveal

In Support of Patient Safety, Healthcare Access, and Medicare Payment for a Single-Use Bronchoscope Model