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Burkholderia Cepacia - Articles
Understanding B. Cepacia
by
Lauren B.
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 9:51pm
is a species identified as Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia.) This persistent microorganism can occasionally be spread from person to person or object to person. This is of great concern because of the limited number of antibiotics available to fight this bacteria.
History and Epidemics of B. Cepacia
Burkholderia (previously known as Pseudomonas
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B. cepacia Is Name of Bacteria Group Behind Johnson & Johnson Product Recall
by
Kim S.
Posted
Sat 08 May 2010 12:00am
that produced the recalled children's medicines was Burkholderia cepacia, a bacteria often resistant to common antibiotics.
Johnson & Johnson first identified the bacteria... reached the Fort-Washington, PA-plant that made the recalled drugs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), B. cepacia is the name for a group
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What is Stenotrophomonas maltophilia?
by
Lauren B.
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 6:59pm
, Burkholderia cepacia, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Isolated from Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility...
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia or (sten malt) as it is often abbreviated, is a strain of gram negative bacteria. Similar to B. cepacia in its ability to resist
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Signs & Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
by
Well Med
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis:
Abdominal bloating
Abnormal exocrine glands
Absence of sperm in ejaculate due to obstruction
Airway obstruction
Biliary cirrhosis
Bronchiectasis
Bulky bowel movements
Bulky foul-smelling stool
Bulky foul-smelling stools
Chronic Burkholderia cepacia infection
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Pregnancy Risks
by
Lauren B.
Posted
Wed 27 Aug 2008 8:33am
and risks of pregnancy in cystic fibrosis.
Mothers with FEV1 above 80% and no Burkholderia cepacia infection have better outcomes, fewer operative and instrumental
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Trapped and Lonely in a 2,400 sq. ft. Box
by
dancing65roses
Posted
Wed 30 Sep 2009 5:23pm
to read it.
MRSA is bad, but Cepacia is worse. Look up b. cepacia and you'll see. At least burkholderia cepacia is worse for me - you probably can't catch that one. The Wikipedia site fails to mention that many CF patients with cepacia die in the next year. It's one nasty bug.
Now I am rambling and hoping that when I check my email again
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Health Headlines - May 2
by
Meredy
Posted
Thu 23 Oct 2008 2:24pm
bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
The products, made by Pascal Company Inc., may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria.
B. cepacia poses little risk to healthy people but may affect people with certain health problems, including weakened immune systems and chronic lung diseases
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Health Headlines - May 7
by
Meredy
Posted
Thu 23 Oct 2008 2:22pm
Health Mouthwash Recalled
Cardinal Health-brand alcohol-free mouthwash is being recalled due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Although it poses little risk to healthy people, people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases may be more susceptible to B. cepacia infections
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FDA Warns Consumers in Puerto Rico of Harmful Bacteria in Hand Sanitizers
by
Stephen Tvedten
Posted
Thu 04 Mar 2010 12:00am
” with Aloe Vera (10 fl. oz. or 1 gallon bottles) and “MD Quality Hand Sanitizer” with Aloe Vera (10 fl oz. bottles) – contain high levels of a bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, that can... Distributors, and Morales Distributors Inc. The hand sanitizers are distributed only in Puerto Rico.
Burkholderia can cause harm when hand sanitizers are used on skin with cuts
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