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A cluster of Achromobacter xylosoxidans led to identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens contamination at a long-term-care facility.

Authors :
Dunne EM
Hylsky D
Peterson E
Voermans R
Ward A
Turner K
Hahn C
Arduino M
Ball C
Carter KK
Lee JR
Source :
American journal of infection control [Am J Infect Control] 2021 Oct; Vol. 49 (10), pp. 1331-1333. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 19.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A cluster of Achromobacter xylosoxidans, an emerging multidrug-resistant aquaphilic bacterium, was identified in 3 long-term-care facility residents. As Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens were also present in clinical specimens, we conducted an investigation of all 3 water-associated species and identified P. aerguniosa and S. marcescens contamination at the facility. Sequencing analysis linked P. aeruginosa to a clinical isolate. Findings highlight the need for precautionary measures to prevent transmission of water-associated multidrug-resistant bacteria in long-term-care facilities.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1527-3296
Volume :
49
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of infection control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33887423
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2021.04.004