Nosocomial Mycobacterium lentiflavum colonization and infection cluster at a Japanese tertiary care center: report of an outbreak/pseudo-outbreak investigation
The present study described a nosocomial cluster of <i>M. lentiflavum</i> colonization and infections at a tertiary care center, with contaminated faucet aerators identified as the likely source. Prompt identification of such NTM clusters in healthcare settings is essential to initiate timely treatment and prevent further transmission.
Authors
- Kotaro Sawai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1085-5144)
- Yusuke Minato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0888-8564)
- Yoshihiro Nanjo
- Shushi Okuno
- Marie Ikai
- Yoshiko Takayama
- Hitoshi Honda
- Junko Makino
Institutions
- Fujita Health University (JP)
- Fujita Health University Hospital (JP)
- Tachikawa Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2025.10250
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00