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Burkholderia cenocepacia
Yes
Bacteria
RG 2
 
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BEI resources
Clorox for cultures. Ethanol 10% bleach for surfaces
Y
Yes  
Infectious dose: Unknown.Incubation time: Unknown for B cenocepacia.  The incubation period for a related pathogen, B pseudomallei, is 1-21 days but may be years.
Cut/ Needlestick / Non-intact skin;Mucous Membranes
Yes  
Humans;Animals;Plants
Very high intrinsic resistance to most antibiotics
N/A
Biosafety cabinet recommended for procedures that can generate aerosols or splashes.
Opportunistic pathogen, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis (CF).  May cause pneumonia with low-grade fever, fluid around the lungs, or lung abscesses.  Known to spread person-to-person in those with CF.   May also spread via contaminated pharmaceutical products.
ABSL2
10% household bleach (~0.5% sodium hypochlorite);Activated hydrogen peroxide (PREempt, Rescue);Quarternary ammonia (Quatricide, sklar, Lysol spray, etc.)
Autoclave at 121°C for 30 minutes or dry heat 160-170°C for 1-2 hours.
Does not survive on dry surfaces for more than a week. can survive months to years in water.
10% freshly made bleach (~0.5% sodium hypochlorite);70% ethanol;Activated hydrogen peroxide (PREempt, Rescue);Quarternary ammonia (Quatricide, sklar, Lysol spray, etc.)
Gram-negative member of the Burkholderia cepacia  complex (BCC) are widespread in the environment.  Multidrug resistant and may cause disease in plants.  
Unknown - does not appear to survive on dry surfaces for more than 1 week, but can survive for many months in water.
None available
Antibiotic therapy (e.g. meropenem, ceftazadime, doxycycline, etc.) is available, but may require multiple antibiotics taken together.  Intrinsically resistant to aminoglycosides and polymyxins. 
Accidental injection, direct contact with mucous membraine or non-intact skin, or ingestion
None reported to date.
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entries
yes
None available
Notify others working in the lab.  Don appropriate PPE.  Cover area of the spill with paper towels and apply an EPA approved disinfectant, working from the perimeter towards the center.  Allow 10 minutes of contact time. Cleanup spill materials and dispose as biowaste. Surface disinfect 5-10 minutes. Remove PPE and wash hands.
Contact MIT's Biosafety Program or the EHS office (617-452-3477) during normal business hours.  If the spill occurs after hours or on weekends, activate the EHS �ON CALL� system by dialing Operations 3-4948 (617-253-4948) or MIT Police by dialing 100 from a campus phone or 617-253-1212 from a mobile phone.
Biosafety cabinet recommended for procedures that can generate aerosols or splashes.
Flush eyes, mouth, or nose for 15 minutes at eyewash station.
Wash area with soap and water and rinse/scrub for 5-10 minutes.
Immediately report incident to supervisor, PI, or EHS Representative. PI/supervisor must submit incident report in Atlas within 24 hours.
During Business Hours:
MIT Medical
617-253-1311
After Hours:
MIT Medical 24 hour phone service
617-253-1311
or local urgent care
Emergencies:
Call 100 from a campus phone or
617-253-1212 from a mobile phone
pathogen records
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Created on Feb.  1, 2021 at  3:22 PM (EST). Last updated by Zhong, Lu on April 29, 2022 at  1:51 PM (EDT). Owned by Sharoni, Michal.
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