After detecting the bacteria in a water pipe and transferring nine babies to nearby facilities, officials have been testing the hospital’s water. Testing revealed the presence of the bacteria in a care unit outside of the NICU.
New disinfection and treatment procedures have been implemented at Prince George’s and changes have been made to the facilities long-term water management plan. Hospital officials are planning to transfer high-risk pregnancies to other facilities. The three Pseudomonas-infected infants displayed no symptoms.
Pseudomonas infections can cause mild illnesses in otherwise healthy people, but in those with weakened immune systems the infection can be fatal.
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