Mycobacterium chimaera in Heater–Cooler units in Denmark related to isolates from the United States and United Kingdom
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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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Vol/bind | 23 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 507-509 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1080-6040 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - mar. 2017 |
Eksternt udgivet | Ja |
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