Mycobacterium chimaera in Heater–Cooler units in Denmark related to isolates from the United States and United Kingdom

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  • Erik Svensson
  • Elsebeth Tvenstrup Jensen
  • Erik Michael Rasmussen
  • Dorte Bek Folkvardsen
  • Anders Norman
  • Lillebæk, Troels

Mycobacterium chimaera was present at high rates (≥80%) in heater–cooler units (HCUs) from all 5 thoracic surgery departments in Denmark. Isolates were clonal to HCU-associated isolates from the United States (including some from patients) and United Kingdom. However, M. chimaera from 2 brands of HCU were genetically distinct.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEmerging Infectious Diseases
Vol/bind23
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)507-509
Antal sider3
ISSN1080-6040
DOI
StatusUdgivet - mar. 2017
Eksternt udgivetJa

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