Pseudomonas Cepacia: Causative agent of a nosocomial infection caused by the use of a contaminated disinfectant jar
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Pseudomonas Cepacia, causative agent, nosocomial infection, contaminated disinfectant jarAbstract
This report highlights the isolation of Pseudomonas cepacia as the causative agent of a minor hospital-acquired infection resulting from the use of contaminated disinfectant soap. It also provides some observations on the various bacteria that can cause such hospital-acquired infections, as well as their control and microbiological study.
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