Responding to Mycobacterium chimaera heater cooler unit contamination, International and national inter-sectoral collaboration coordinated in the state of Queensland, Australia

ConclusionsRapid international collaboration optimised the Queensland Health response to potential Mycobacterium chimaera exposure during cardiac surgery. State-wide collaboration ensured a transparent, consistent approach to contacting patients and informing the public of the potential risk. A framework for ongoing risk management, clinical awareness and laboratory diagnosis was established. No further Mycobacterium chimaera patient infection cases were identified in Queensland.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research