Management of unexpected laboratory exposure to Burkholderia pseudomallei

We report here a couple of microbiological arguments that can usually guide microbiologists towards presumptive identification of B. pseudomallei. This case report shows the importance of MALDI-TOF MS accurate databases to ensure accurate microbial identification and antibiotic prophylaxis adapted to individuals who were exposed. We also want to underline the importance of developing an effective strategy of prevention against any accidental exposure that can occur in a microbiological laboratory.PMID:38391168 | DOI:10.1684/abc.2023.1854

Source: Annales de Biologie Clinique - February 23, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Imane Mostaghat Carine Couzigou Beno ît Pilmis Nathalie Castreau Eric Raymond Anne-Lise Maixant Alban Le Monnier Anne Depeille Olivier Gorg é Assaf Mizrahi Source Type: research