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Outbreak of Ralstonia mannitolilytica in hemodialysis unit: A case series

Mythri Shankar, Sanjay Rampure, Vishwanath Siddini, HS Ballal

Indian Journal of Nephrology · 2018 · 19 citations · 11 references

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infections are hospital acquired, affecting mainly immunocompromised patients. The disease onset and progression is rapid. Early identification of the organism and treatment with appropriate antibiotics is important.

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Infection by<i>Ralstonia</i>Species in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Identification of<i>R. pickettii</i>and<i>R. mannitolilytica</i>by Polymerase Chain Reaction

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A National Outbreak of <i>Ralstonia mannitolilytica</i> Associated With Use of a Contaminated Oxygen-Delivery Device Among Pediatric Patients

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&lt;p&gt;A case of persistent bacteraemia by &lt;em&gt;Ralstonia mannitolilytica&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Ralstonia pickettii&lt;/em&gt; in an intensive care unit&lt;/p&gt;

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