Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have become increasingly available for
use in the clinical microbiology diagnostic environment. There are three main applications of …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review describes recent trends in the epidemiology of
nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), emerging pathogens, new insights into NTM …

The ventilation system in an operating room (OR) plays a vital role in reducing the risk of
patients contracting an infection while undergoing a surgical procedure. The clean air …

Use of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for routine mycobacterial species identification
and drug susceptibility testing (DST) is becoming a reality. We compared the performances …

Objectives Mycobacterium chimaera infection following cardiac surgery, due to
contaminated cardiopulmonary bypass heater–cooler units, has been reported worldwide …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) diseases mainly manifest as pulmonary illnesses, but
20-30% of NTM isolates originate from extrapulmonary diseases. These diseases cause a …

Mycobacterium chimaera Spread from Heating and Cooling Units in Heart Surgery | New
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The role of heater–cooler units (HCUs) in the transmission of Mycobacterium chimaera
during open heart surgery has been recognized since 2013. Subsequent investigations …

Mycobacterial infection-related morbidity and mortality in patients following cardiopulmonary
bypass surgery is high and there is a growing need for a consensus-based expert opinion to …

Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant cause of
morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Water in the environment can be a source of …