| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9926079 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We identified a large outbreak of B cepacia in 2 major hospitals affiliated with the National Guard, linked to an intrinsic contamination of a multidose Albuterol nebulization solution. During the period of prospective surveillance, only a few cases were identified as a result of nosocomial transmission. Immediate notification of the Ministry of Health and withdrawal of the medication and revisiting the respiratory therapy practices were necessary to halt this outbreak.
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Authors
Hanan H. MD, CIC, Gwen BN, DPH, CIC, Christine ART, CIC, Maha A. MD, FAAP, CIC, Gwen MD, FRCPC, Nadia Akkad, Ayman MD, Abdullah MD, Elaine BSN, CIC, Fong Khew RN, CIC, Mazen RN, Diane RRT, Gregory PharmD, Ziad A. MD, FRCPC, FACP, CIC, FIDSA,