Pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium paragordonae in a hospital: possible relation to the aerator/rectifier connected to the faucet of the water supply system

ConclusionOur study is one of the few reports which reveal the possibility of pseudo-outbreaks of M. paragordonae in hospitals. This study raises the question whether aerators/rectifiers should be used in hospitals at all, because their mesh structure can promote NTM proliferation in supplied water. The importance of surveillance of bacteria derived from the environment, particularly after hospital reconstruction/renovation, is re-emphasised.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research