Mycobacterium chimaera Infections in a Unit of Cardio Surgery: Study at a General Hospital in Padua, Italy

is a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium already known for being able to colonize cardio surgery heater-cooler units (HCUs). This study aims to describe the real magnitude of the phenomenon, providing a methodological protocol and the results of a longitudinal survey. In the period 1 January...

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Published in:Microorganisms (Basel) 2023-12, Vol.12 (1), p.29
Main Authors: Cocchio, Silvia, Nicoletti, Michele, Zanella, Fabio, Gaburro, Dania, Bianco, Roberto, Gerosa, Gino, Contessa, Cristina, Boschetto, Margherita, Stano, Paola, Militello, Valentina, Cozzolino, Claudia, Martello, Tiziano, Baldo, Vincenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols
biosurveillance
cardio surgery
Disease prevention
Disinfection & disinfectants
Epidemiology
HCUs
Heart surgery
Heat exchangers
Hospitals
Infections
Medical equipment
Mycobacterium chimaera
Patients
Preventive medicine
Risk assessment
Surgery
Surveillance
sustainable disinfection
Thoracic surgery
Transplants & implants
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Summary:is a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium already known for being able to colonize cardio surgery heater-cooler units (HCUs). This study aims to describe the real magnitude of the phenomenon, providing a methodological protocol and the results of a longitudinal survey. In the period 1 January 2017-23 May 2022, over 1191 samples were collected on 35 HCUs of two different manufacturers. Among them, we identified 118 (10.3%) positive results for . We propose our 4-year biosurveillance experience as a practical model to minimize microbiological patients' risk, suggesting the need for new procedures and interventions for a safer and more ecological cardio surgery.
ISSN:2076-2607
2076-2607
DOI:10.3390/microorganisms12010029