Abstract
A.baumannii (AB) colonisation and infection is frequent in burn patients and multiple outbreaks especially with multidrug resistant strains are described in burn units as well as in other intensive care units. The understanding of the transmission routes of AB in health care settings is eminent to control outbreaks and prevent transmission. Burn patients are suspected to spread high amounts of pathogens.
Highlights
A.baumannii (AB) colonisation and infection is frequent in burn patients and multiple outbreaks especially with multidrug resistant strains are described in burn units as well as in other intensive care units
Air samples in rooms of four surgical patients were taken during wound dressing change and/ or suction
During their overall wound dressing changes AB was detected in air samples
Summary
A.baumannii (AB) colonisation and infection is frequent in burn patients and multiple outbreaks especially with multidrug resistant strains are described in burn units as well as in other intensive care units. The understanding of the transmission routes of AB in health care settings is eminent to control outbreaks and prevent transmission. Burn patients are suspected to spread high amounts of pathogens
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