An outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex exit site infection among peritoneal dialysis patients caused by contaminated spray dressing
Summary: Background: Wound dressing is intended to provide a physical barrier from microorganisms. Spray dressing is convenient and can be applied to wounds of various contours. In July 2020, a cluster of four Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) exit site infections was identified among peritoneal d...
Main Authors: | Lily Shui-Kuen Cheng, Sandy Ka-Yee Chau, Wai-Shan Chan, Jonathan Hon-Kwan Chen, Barry Kin-Chung Wong, Kitty Sau-Chun Fung |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Infection Prevention in Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088924000234 |
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