Where is Burkholderia cepacia complex found?
Burkholderia cepacia [burk-hōld–er–ee-uh si–pay–shee–uh] (also called B. cepacia) is the name for a group or “complex” of bacteria that can be found in soil and water.
What kills Burkholderia cepacia?
Antimicrobial agents that are effective against B. cepacia complex in vitro include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ceftazidime, carbapenems, ureidopenicillins, fluoroquinolones, minocyline, and chloramphenicol. The antibacterial activity of cefoperazone/sulbactam is comparable to that of ceftazidime against B.
What bacteria causes Burkholderia cepacia?
Burkholderia bacteria. People with CF are prone to bacterial lung infections (often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
What is the common name for Burkholderia cepacia?
Burkholderia cepacia (Pseudomonas cepacia)
What is Burkholderia cepacia precautions?
Administer Contact and Droplet precautions for patients with B. cepacia complex, multiple drug resistant P. aerugenosa and MRSA. Avoid activities & risk factors associated with transmission of pathogens.
What does the FDA advise drug manufacturers about Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc)?
FDA advises drug manufacturers that Burkholderia cepacia complex poses a contamination risk in non-sterile, water-based drug products. [5/22/2017] The FDA advises drug manufacturers of non-sterile, water-based drug products that there have been recent product recalls due to Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC or B. cepacia) contamination.
Is Burkholderia cepacia dangerous to humans?
Burkholderia cepacia [burk-hōld–er–ee-uh si–pay–shee–uh] (also called B. cepacia) is the name for a group or “complex” of bacteria that can be found in soil and water. B. cepacia bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics. B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people.
What is B cepacia classified as?
General Information about B. cepacia. Burkholderia cepacia [burk-hōld–er–ee-uh si–pay–shee–uh] (also called B. cepacia) is the name for a group or “complex” of bacteria that can be found in soil and water. B. cepacia bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics.
What is Burkholderia cepacia genomovar III?
Balandreau J, Viallard V, Cournoyer B, Coenye T, Laevens S, Vandamme P. Burkholderia cepacia genomovar III is a common plant-associated bacterium. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001;67:982–985.
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