Mycobacterium chimaera in Heater–Cooler Units in Denmark Related to Isolates from the United States and United Kingdom
oleh: Erik Svensson, Elsebeth Tvenstrup Jensen, Erik Michael Rasmussen, Dorte Bek Folkvardsen, Anders Norman, Troels Lillebaek
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-03-01 |
Deskripsi
Mycobacterium chimaera was present at high rates (>80%) in heater–cooler units (HCUs) from all 5 thoracic surgery departments in Denmark. Isolates were clonal to HCU-associated isolates from the United States (including some from patients) and United Kingdom. However, M. chimaera from 2 brands of HCU were genetically distinct.