Abstract
A cluster epidemic of 13 Morganella morganii infections involving 11 patients occurred over a 3-month period in 1977. This epidemic was unusual in that it involved four services and five hospital floors. The outbreak was effectively terminated when strict asceptic techniques were reinforced.
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