Swamp Pop Music Festival: B. Cepacia Policy


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Burkholderia cepacia Policy

Because of risks to people with cystic fibrosis (CF), individuals with a confirmed positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia complex shall not attend this event. This policy is necessary because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia can be transmitted through casual contact or close proximity with infected individuals. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to rapid decline in lung function, leading to death. While this policy should reduce the risk of B. cepacia cross infection, there still might be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a known health risk to individuals without CF who are otherwise healthy. The CF Foundation supports research to identify new treatments for B. cepacia. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at 800-FIGHT CF or visit our website at www.cff.org. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions.