Three patients in a large hospital acquired infections of Pseudomonas cepacia during their stay. All three patients received cryoprecipitate, which is prepared from blood that has been frozen in a standard plastic blood transfer pack. The transfer pack is then placed in a water bath to thaw. 1. А. What is probable origin of the nosocomial infections? What characteristics of Pseudomonas cepacia would allow it to be involved in this type of infection? В. С. What actions should be taken to prevent this type of infection from reoccurring?

Three patients in a large hospital acquired infections of Pseudomonas cepacia during their stay. All three patients received cryoprecipitate, which is prepared from blood that has been frozen in a standard plastic blood transfer pack. The transfer pack is then placed in a water bath to thaw. 1. А. What is probable origin of the nosocomial infections? What characteristics of Pseudomonas cepacia would allow it to be involved in this type of infection? В. С. What actions should be taken to prevent this type of infection from reoccurring?

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Microbial Disease Transmission

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