12 Children Infected With ‘Rapidly Growing’ Bacteria During Heart Surgeries

12 Children Infected With ‘Rapidly Growing’ Bacteria During Heart Surgeries
L: Mycobacterium abscessus. (CDC); R: Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Screenshot via Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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At least a dozen children have been infected with a rapidly growing microbacteria after they underwent heart surgery at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. The children are being treated, while the hospital believes it has eliminated the source of the infection.

The microbacteria affected children who received open-heart surgeries between late May and July in one particular operating room, according to the hospital.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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