PHLN guidance regarding Mycobacterium chimaera and heater–cooler units

This guidance document presents a rational and pragmatic approach to support laboratory looking into preventing and controlling heater–cooler unit-related infections.

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PHLN guidance regarding Mycobacterium chimaera and heater–cooler units

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This document helps laboratories with their approach to preventing and controlling heater–cooler unit-related infections.

It is based on the protocol published by Public Health England and is supplemented with laboratory experiences documented in the associated PHLN survey of Australian laboratories handling specimens.

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