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Acinetobacter calcoaceticus outbreak associated with peritoneal dialysis.
American Journal of Epidemiology
|April 1, 1978
Summary
A water bath contaminated peritoneal dialysis fluid with Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, leading to infections in 14 treatments. This highlights environmental reservoirs as a key risk factor for dialysis-associated infections.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
Background:
- Dialysis-associated infections pose a significant risk to patient health.
- Identifying sources of contamination is crucial for preventing outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate an outbreak of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus var. anitratus contamination in dialysis drainage fluid.
- To identify the source of contamination and understand its role in dialysis-associated infections.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 25 peritoneal dialysis treatments over 4 months.
- Microbiological culturing of dialysis drainage fluid.
- Environmental investigation to identify bacterial reservoirs.
Main Results:
- 14 out of 25 treatments showed positive cultures for A. calcoaceticus.
- A water bath used for warming dialysate was identified as the bacterial reservoir.
- In vitro studies confirmed bath water could contaminate dialysate.
Conclusions:
- Environmental reservoirs, specifically a water bath, can be a source of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus in peritoneal dialysis.
- This highlights the importance of environmental hygiene in preventing dialysis-related infections.