Successful implementation of infection control strategies prevents P. aeruginosa transmission among cystic fibrosis patients inside the hospital.

Background: The aim of this study was to characterise the epidemiology of P. aeruginosa isolated from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients at the Vienna General Hospital (VGH) by molecular genetic fingerprinting in order to understand transmission ways and to evaluate the established infection control protocols.

Methods: The outpatient clinic for CF patients at the VGH cares for children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years.