# Achromobacter cluster related to COVID-19 supply chain issues

## TL;DR

A study found a pseudo-outbreak of Achromobacter xylosoxidans linked to lab saline shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Contribution

The paper identifies a pseudo-outbreak caused by supply chain issues during the pandemic.

## Key findings

- Achromobacter xylosoxidans was isolated from two cardiac surgical patients.
- The pseudo-outbreak was traced to conservation practices due to saline shortages.
- Supply chain issues from the pandemic were the root cause.

## Abstract

Isolation of an unusual organism, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, from 2 cardiac surgical patients on the same day prompted an investigation to search for cases and cause. An extensive review demonstrated a pseudo-outbreak related to practices to conserve laboratory saline due to short supply resulting from supply chain shortage from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.