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- Title
Mycobacterium chimaera Infections in a Unit of Cardio Surgery: Study at a General Hospital in Padua, Italy.
- Authors
Cocchio, Silvia; Nicoletti, Michele; Zanella, Fabio; Gaburro, Dania; Bianco, Roberto; Gerosa, Gino; Contessa, Cristina; Boschetto, Margherita; Stano, Paola; Militello, Valentina; Cozzolino, Claudia; Martello, Tiziano; Baldo, Vincenzo
- Abstract
Mycobacterium chimaera is a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium already known for being able to colonize cardio surgery heater–cooler units (HCUs). This study aims to describe the real magnitude of the phenomenon, providing a methodological protocol and the results of a longitudinal survey. In the period 1 January 2017–23 May 2022, over 1191 samples were collected on 35 HCUs of two different manufacturers. Among them, we identified 118 (10.3%) positive results for M. chimaera. We propose our 4-year biosurveillance experience as a practical model to minimize microbiological patients' risk, suggesting the need for new procedures and interventions for a safer and more ecological cardio surgery.
- Subjects
PADUA (Italy); MYCOBACTERIAL diseases; SURGERY; BIOSURVEILLANCE; MYCOBACTERIUM; MYCOBACTERIA; HOSPITALS
- Publication
Microorganisms, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 1, p29
- ISSN
2076-2607
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/microorganisms12010029