Abstract
We investigated the possibility of cross-infection among cystic fibrosis patients in two Brazilian reference centers. Achromobacter xylosoxidans isolates (n = 122) were recovered over a 5-year period from 39 patients. Isolates were genetically heterogeneous, but one genotype was present in 56% of the patients, suggesting that cross-infection may have occurred.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Achromobacter denitrificans / classification*
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Achromobacter denitrificans / genetics
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Achromobacter denitrificans / isolation & purification*
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Brazil / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cluster Analysis
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / microbiology*
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Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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Female
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Genotype
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / epidemiology*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / transmission
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Humans
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Male
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Polymorphism, Genetic
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Young Adult