An outbreak of Burkholderia multivorans beyond cystic fibrosis patients

作者:Hanulik V; Webber M A*; Chroma M; Uvizl R; Holy O; Whitehead R N; Baugh S; Matouskova I; Kolar M
来源:Journal of Hospital Infection, 2013, 84(3): 248-251.
DOI:10.1016/j.jhin.2013.04.001

摘要

Strains of the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) are opportunistic pathogens capable of causing serious infection in cystic fibrosis patients. Recently we identified a suspected outbreak of infection with Bcc strains at the University Hospital Olomouc. Seventy-four Bcc strains were isolated from 52 patients, most of whom (N = 48) did not suffer from cystic fibrosis. Most frequently (N = 46) Burkholderia multivorans was isolated and 24 (52.2%) of these strains were clonal. Fifteen of these strains were isolated from intensive care patients, five of whom died from hospital-acquired pneumonia. B. multivorans can cause serious outbreaks of infection beyond cystic fibrosis sufferers.

  • 出版日期2013-7