Pseudomonas aeruginosa left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infection acquired from the bathroom at home

Laura M.L. Dix; Inge de Goeij; Olivier C. Manintveld; Juliëtte A. Severin; Nelianne J. Verkaik

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.011

Pseudomonas aeruginosa left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infection acquired from the bathroom at home

Laura M.L. Dix^*, Inge de Goeij, Olivier C. Manintveld, Juliëtte A. Severin, Nelianne J. Verkaik

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Abstract

We describe a patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquired at home. The Pseudomonas from the driveline was similar to several surface cultures of the patient's home shower. This case illustrates the potential and importance of infection prevention measures at home.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1392-1394
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	50
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.011
Publication status	Published - Dec 2022

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infection acquired from the bathroom at home

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