Pseudoepidemic of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 6 associated with contaminated bronchoscopes

The Journal of Hospital Infection | 01/09/1997
Gestión Higiene y desinfección hospitalaria Documentación Bibliografias Pseudoepidemic of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 6 associated with contaminated bronchoscopes


J Hosp Infect, 1997 Sep;37(1):19-23
Autores:

Mitchell, D.H.; Hicks, L.J.; Chiew, R.; Montanaro, J.C.; Chen, S.C.
Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract:

An investigation of a pseudoepidemic of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 6 contaminating bronchoalveolar lavage specimens traced the source to contaminated tap water used to rinse disinfected bronchoscopes. The problem recurred despite plumbing changes and the installation of filters in the endoscopy unit water system because of inadequate maintenance of the filters.
Mitchell, D.H. ... [et al.]

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