Outbreak of Ralstonia pickettii associated with contamination of saline products distributed internationally, the United Kingdom, 2024.
Euro Surveill
; 29(27)2024 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38967014
ABSTRACT
We describe an outbreak of Ralstonia pickettii in the United Kingdom, with isolates genetically indistinguishable from a 2023 Australian outbreak linked to internationally distributed saline solutions. Confirmed cases (n = 3) had bacteraemia, clinically relevant infection, indwelling venous lines and frequent healthcare contact. Multi-stakeholder intervention was required including product recall and risk communications. We recommend a low threshold for investigating clusters of Ralstonia species and similar opportunistic pathogens, considering contaminated product sources. Effective mitigation requires multi-agency partnership and international collaboration.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Surtos de Doenças
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Ralstonia pickettii
Limite:
Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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Oceania
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article