A Guide to Investigating Suspected Outbreaks of Mucormycosis in Healthcare

Abstract

This report serves as a guide for investigating mucormycosis infections in healthcare. We describe lessons learned from previous outbreaks and offer methods and tools that can aid in these investigations. We also offer suggestions for conducting environmental assessments, implementing infection control measures, and initiating surveillance to ensure that interventions were effective. While not all investigations of mucormycosis infections will identify a single source, all can potentially lead to improvements in infection control.

Keywords

• mucormycosis
• mucormycetes
• mold
• cluster
• outbreak
• infections
• hospital
• healthcare