Outbreak of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Infections from a Contaminated Gastroscope Detected by Whole Genome Sequencing Surveillance

Abstract

WGS surveillance combined with a ML algorithm of the EHR identified a previously undetected outbreak of gastroscope-associated P. aeruginosa infections. These results underscore the value of WGS surveillance and ML of the EHR for enhancing outbreak detection in hospitals and preventing serious infections.