Opportunist bacteria are a potentially very serious problem in hospital burns units, particularly where the quantity and quality of water supplies may not be reliable, and patients are especially vulnerable. A programme of routine microbiological monitoring is described which minimises the risk to patients.

Nosocomial infections, opportunistic bacteria, water quality, bacteriological studies, faecal indicator bacteria, contamination, monitoring
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