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Outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex among ventilated pediatric patients linked to hospital sinks.

American Journal of Infection Control (impact factor: 2.4). 01/2011;

ABSTRACT We investigated a cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex colonization in ventilated pediatric patients. Isolates from 15 patients, 2 sink drains, and several ventilator components were found to belong to a single B cenocepacia clone. Hospital tap water used during oral and tracheostomy care was identified as the most likely mechanism for transmission.

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