Should
all nonsterile pharmaceutical, personal care products and water systems be
tested for B. cepacia? The Microbiologics Blog presents three
compelling arguments for and against requiring B. cepacia testing that might cause microbiologists to question
your stance on the issue.
The
‘for’ arguments are:
- It’s a serious threat.
- The organism can form biofilms
- It is a frequent contaminant.
The
‘against’ arguments are:
- It’s everywhere.
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) will prevent contamination with B. cepacia
- It is responsibility of the individual manufacturer to decide what is objectionable.