PHLN survey regarding Mycobacterium chimaera and heater–cooler units

This document shows the results of a survey of 11 laboratories involved in testing heater–cooler units.

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PHLN survey regarding Mycobacterium chimaera and heater–cooler units

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This survey was done with 11 laboratories, including all 5 Mycobacterium Reference Laboratories.

Cumulatively, respondents have been involved in the testing of more than 65 Sorin-3T heater–cooler units. Of those sites giving full details, 17 of 23 machines were culture positive.

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