Outbreak column 3: outbreaks of Pseudomonas spp from hospital water

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Burns H Feeley D . (2012) Water sources and potential infection risk to patients in high risk units CEL 03 (2012). Available at www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/mels/CEL2012_03.pdf (accessed 1 March 2012).

Cervia JS Ortolano GA Canonica FP McAlister MB . (2009) Role of biofilm in Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization and infection. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 30(9): 925–7.

Curran E . (2011) Intravenous drug preparation: the infection risks. British Journal of Nursing 20(14): S4, S6–S8.

Durojaiye OC Carbarns N Murray S Majumdar S . (2011) Outbreak of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an intensive care unit. Journal of Hospital Infection 78(2): 154–5.

Hota S Hirji Z Stockton K Lemieux C Dedier H Wolfaardt G Gardam MA . (2009) Outbreak of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization and infection secondary to imperfect intensive care unit room design. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 30(1): 25–33.

SHTM 04-01 Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 04-01: The control of Legionella, hygiene, ‘safe’ hot water, cold water and drinking water systems Part AL Design, installation and testing. Health Facilities Scotland, August 2011.

Weber DJ Rutala WA Sickbert-Bennett EE . (2007) Outbreaks associated with contaminated antiseptics and disinfectants. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 51(12): 4217–24.

Yapicioglu H Gokmen TG Yildizdas D Koksal F Ozlu F Kale-Cekinmez E Mert K Mutlu B Satar M Narli N Candevir A . (2011) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections due to electronic faucets in a neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Nov 16 [doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02248.x10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02248.x epub ahead of print].