Nosocomial Outbreaks Caused by Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. mesenteroides
- 2008-06
- Emerging Infectious Diseases 14(6)
- G. Bou
- J. L. Saleta
- J. Nieto
- M. Tomás
- S. Valdezate
- D. Sousa
- F. Lueiro
- R. Villanueva
- Maria José Félix Pereira
- P. Llinares
- PubMed: 18507919
- DOI: 10.3201/eid1406.070581
Study Design
- Type
- Observational
- Sample size
- n = 48
- Population
- Hospital inpatients
- Methods
- Retrospective review
Abstract
We compared 5 locally conducted, Internet-based outbreak investigations with 5 telephone-based investigations. Internet-based surveys required less completion time, and response rates were similar for both investigation methods. Participant satisfaction with Internet-based surveys was high.