Nosocomial <i>Serratia marcescens</i> Infections Associated With Extrinsic Contamination of a Liquid Nonmedicated Soap

Abstract

Extrinsic contamination of a non-medicated liquid soap by S marcescens resulted in handborne transmission of S marcescens NIs by HCWs in our setting. This finding led to the application of strict guidelines for nonmedicated soap use and to the reinforcement of alcoholic hand disinfection.