Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Burkholderia cepacia – USA (03): long-term care, IV saline flushes, recall

PRO/EDR> Burkholderia cepacia – USA (03): long-term care, IV saline flushes, recall

Burkholderia cepacia -- United StatesAt least 2 patients in New Jersey have contracted _Burkholderia cepacia_ bloodstream infections related to a multistate outbreak that may be associated with pre-filled saline flushes, the state Department of Health announced Tue [4 Oct 2016]. The department is investigating the outbreak, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the NJ Board of Pharmacy and other state departments.Pennsylvania and Maryland's health Read more [...]