What are the most likely ways of getting infected with B. cepacia from other people?
People with CF can get B. cepacia from others who have these bacteria, either by direct contact through bodily fluids, such as saliva and sputum, by shaking hands, or even indirectly from touching objects with the germs, such as sinks, doorknobs and tissues. Medical evidence shows that most people with B. cepacia get the bacteria from casual contact with others who are infected. This usually takes place in social settings, such as eating together, at educational programs/events, in exercise facilities, as well as in hospitals. In some cases, B. cepacia was not found in the person’s lungs for up to two years later. In other cases, it is not known how someone with CF got B. cepacia.
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