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To evaluate the epidemiology, transmission pathways, and preventive strategies for hospital-acquired infections and pseudo-outbreaks caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria.

October 15, 2001Clinical Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Nosocomial Infections Due to Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

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MPMichael PhillipsThe University of Western Australia CRC. Fordham von ReynDartmouth College

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Review uncovers rising nontuberculous mycobacterial outbreaks in hospital settings, highlighting the need for stricter disinfection protocols and molecular surveillance.

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To evaluate the epidemiology, transmission pathways, and preventive strategies for hospital-acquired infections and pseudo-outbreaks caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria.
Synthesized observational and clinical evidence on healthcare-associated nontuberculous mycobacterial contamination, infection, and pseudo-outbreaks.
Evaluated the impact of environmental factors, medical device disinfection, and molecular typing methods on hospital outbreak management.
Lowered hospital hot water temperatures and deficient high-level disinfection of medical devices contribute substantially to the growing frequency of healthcare-associated outbreaks.
Rapid species differentiation and molecular surveillance are critical for identifying environmental sources, distinguishing true infections from pseudo-outbreaks, and directing containment measures.

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Phillips et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a702cb2e71d69abee086d36 https://doi.org/10.1086/323126

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Review uncovers rising nontuberculous mycobacterial outbreaks in hospital settings, highlighting the need for stricter disinfection protocols and molecular surveillance.

Nosocomial Infections Due to Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

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