Investigation of healthcare-acquired infections associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in taps in neonatal units in Northern Ireland
Investigation of healthcare-acquired infections associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in taps in neonatal units in Northern Ireland
P. aeruginosa was predominantly found in biofilms in flow straighteners and associated components in the tap outlets and was a possible source of the infections observed. Healthcare providers should be aware that water outlets can be a source of P. aeruginosa contamination and should take steps to reduce such contamination, monitor it and have strategies to minimize risk to susceptible patients.
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Walker, J.T.
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Jhutty, A.
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Parks, S.
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Willis, C.
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Copley, V.
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Turton, J.F.
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Hoffman, P.N.
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Bennett, A.M.
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January 2014
Walker, J.T.
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Parks, S.
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Willis, C.
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Copley, V.
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Turton, J.F.
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Hoffman, P.N.
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Walker, J.T., Jhutty, A., Parks, S., Willis, C., Copley, V., Turton, J.F., Hoffman, P.N. and Bennett, A.M.
(2014)
Investigation of healthcare-acquired infections associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in taps in neonatal units in Northern Ireland.
Journal of Hospital Infection, 86 (1), .
(doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2013.10.003).
(PMID:24284020)
Abstract
P. aeruginosa was predominantly found in biofilms in flow straighteners and associated components in the tap outlets and was a possible source of the infections observed. Healthcare providers should be aware that water outlets can be a source of P. aeruginosa contamination and should take steps to reduce such contamination, monitor it and have strategies to minimize risk to susceptible patients.
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Published date: January 2014
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