An outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia bacteremia in hospitalized hematology patients selectively affecting those with acute myeloid leukemia
A Vardi, A Sirigou, C Lalayanni… - American journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a group of common environmental
bacteria that preferentially colonize and infect patients with cystic fibrosis but are also
emerging as nosocomial pathogens, possibly due to their resistance to disinfectants and
antimicrobials. METHODS: We investigated a 3-month outbreak of Bcc bacteremia among
hospitalized hematology patients. Environmental investigation and infection control
measures were implemented. A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted to …
bacteria that preferentially colonize and infect patients with cystic fibrosis but are also
emerging as nosocomial pathogens, possibly due to their resistance to disinfectants and
antimicrobials. METHODS: We investigated a 3-month outbreak of Bcc bacteremia among
hospitalized hematology patients. Environmental investigation and infection control
measures were implemented. A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted to …
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