Burkholderia cepacia infection in the neonatal unit: a cautionary tale of contaminated EEG skin preparation

I-Ly Joanna ChuaPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia

Chris BlythPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia; and Perth Children’s Hospital, Western Australia

Michelle PorterPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia; and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Western Australia

Cara Minney-SmithPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia

Adam MerrittPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia

Brittany BrennanPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia

Cristina FarrarPathWest Laboratory Medicine, Western Australia

Linda PelumboPerth Children’s Hospital, Western Australia

Danielle EngelbrechtKing Edward Memorial Hospital, Western Australia

Lisa NicolaouKing Edward Memorial Hospital, Western Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v20.23528

Abstract

Burkholderia cepacia isolated from a scalp wound of a neonate prompted investigation to identify potential sources. The same organism was isolated from numerous batches of gel used to prepare skin prior to electroencephalography (EEG), prompting a recall of this product. This case highlights the potential for contamination of equipment and products used for EEG.

How to Cite:

Chua, I.-L. J., Blyth, C., Porter, M., Minney-Smith, C., Merritt, A., Brennan, B., … Nicolaou, L. (2024). Burkholderia cepacia infection in the neonatal unit: a cautionary tale of contaminated EEG skin preparation. International Journal of Infection Control, 20. https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v20.23528

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