PRO/EDR> Burkholderia cepacia – China: (Hong Kong) chlorhexidine product, renal patients

Burkholderia cepacia — China
Hong Kong health officials continue their investigation into a cluster of _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex infection linked to Kam’s KS-MED solution for wound care.
To date, a total of 181 patients were known to be affected; many are renal patients. Officials report prepacked aqueous chlorhexidine product tested positive for _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex by the Hospital Authority.
Based on the findings, health officials urge members of the public not to use the product, which is available