Literature DB >> 6344157

[Mycobacterium kansasii: drinking water contaminant of a hospital].

V Levy-Frebault, H L David.   

Abstract

Contamination of tap water by Mycobacterium kansasii in an hospital is described. This contamination was responsible for an increased frequency of M. kansasii isolates from gastric washings. The hygiene measures taken to eliminate the mycobacteria from the water distribution system in the hospital are reported.

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Year:  1983        PMID： 6344157

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique        ISSN： 0398-7620            Impact factor:   1.019


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