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Title: Pseudomonas spp, Stenotrophomonas spp and Burkholderia spp – Their Presence in the Hospital Water Supply and Their Effect on High Risk Patients.

Theme

Waterborne Contamination of the Hospital Water Supply

Aims/Objectives

To raise awareness of waterborne organisms and their clinical significance.

Delegate Benefits

To gain an in-depth understanding of the latest clinical literature into waterborne micro-organisms and their effect on the high-risk patient population. This workshop will be of particular interest to people involved in Health Facilities, Intensive Care, Infection Control, Microbiology, Cystic Fibrosis and Wound Care.

Summary

• The effects of water-borne diseases on high-risk patients • The presence of Pseudomonas spp, Stenotrophomonas spp and Burkholderia spp in the Hospital water supply • Presentation of evidence-based peer-reviewed literature • Enhance awareness of the clinical problems associated with contaminated water • Potential solutions to mitigate the presence of water-borne micro-organisms

Speakers

Professor Kevin G Kerr, Consultant Microbiologist/Hon Clinical Professor of Microbiology, Department of Microbiology