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Mycobacterium chimaera Infections in a Unit of Cardio Surgery: Study at a General Hospital in Padua, Italy
- Source :
- Microorganisms, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 29 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2023.
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Abstract
- Mycobacterium chimaera is a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium already known for being able to colonize cardio surgery heater–cooler units (HCUs). This study aims to describe the real magnitude of the phenomenon, providing a methodological protocol and the results of a longitudinal survey. In the period 1 January 2017–23 May 2022, over 1191 samples were collected on 35 HCUs of two different manufacturers. Among them, we identified 118 (10.3%) positive results for M. chimaera. We propose our 4-year biosurveillance experience as a practical model to minimize microbiological patients’ risk, suggesting the need for new procedures and interventions for a safer and more ecological cardio surgery.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20762607
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Microorganisms
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0c7c299a57e04530a26c694b9b44d46b
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010029