Outbreak of Burkholderia contaminans endophthalmitis traced to a clinic ventilation system.

Theodore SpilkerJens KratholmEliza DepoorterPeter VandammeJohn J LiPuma

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2021)

We describe the follow-up investigation of an outbreak of endophthalmitis due to Burkholderia contaminans following cataract surgery in a single clinic. Whole-genome sequence analysis of bacteria recovered from affected patients and the clinic identified the clinic's ventilation system as the source of infection.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
primary care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
respiratory failure
prognostic factors
mechanical ventilation
patient reported outcomes
acute respiratory distress syndrome
patient reported