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Contamination
Policy on cross-contamination
- Burkholderia cepacia
The ACFCQ appeals to the goodwill and intelligence of
Quebec’s adult CF population by asking them to be concerned for their own
safety and that of others. The ACFCQ encourages them to be responsible
and develop hygienic habits that will decrease the
risks of Burkholderia cepacia contamination.
A reminder of measures adopted by the ACFCQ Board of Directors (May 1993)
1 - When coughing, always cover your mouth with your hand;
2 - Avoid intimate contact with persons who have cystic fibrosis;
3 - Avoid handshakes;
4 - Avoid being in close quarters or poorly ventilated areas with persons who have
cystic fibrosis (e.g., a car or a bedroom);
5 - If you know you have a B. cepacia infection, wear a mask in the presence of persons who have cystic fibrosis;
6 - Never drink from a container (glass, bottle, cup, etc.) or eat with utensils used by
another person with cystic fibrosis;
7 - Make a habit of washing your hands regularly, especially
when handling objects used by persons with cystic fibrosis;
8 - Never use medical equipment (nebulizers, syringes, tubings,
etc.) that belongs to other persons with cystic fibrosis.
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