Problem:

Three patients in a large hospital acquired infections of Bukholderia cepacia during their stay. All three patients received cryoprecipitate; it is prepared from blood that has been frozen in a standard plastic blood transfer pack. The transfer pack is then placed in a water bath to thaw.

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Question: What is the probable origin of the infections?

Question: What characteristics of Burkholderia would allow it to be involved in this type of infection?

so any suggestions should ideally aid in this goal.