Five Feet Apart — Burkholderia Cepacia
from Five Feet Apart
Written by Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
A young woman with cystic fibrosis explains the dangers of Burkholderia cepacia, a resilient bacteria, and the strict precautions she must take. She then defiantly reclaims one foot of the mandatory six-foot distance, asserting control over her life despite her illness.
Hello. There is something a little bit different I want to talk about today. Burkholderia cepacia. The risks, the restrictions and the rules of engagement. B. cepacia is a hardy bacteria. Okay? It is so adaptive that it literally feeds on penicillin.
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