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

Burkholderia cepacia -- ChinaHong 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, Read more [...]