In summary, the results show the Staphylococcus caprae infection that affected both ruckman Matthew Leuenberger and Development Coach Craig Brittain was not present in the Player Rooms.
"We have done all reasonable testing and analysis that could be possibly expected under Queensland Health recommendations. The sampling done at over 40 different locations around our Football Department found no direct match with the Staphylococcus caprae that affected Matthew and Craig," Chief Executive Michael Bowers said.
The biological sampling did uncover one positive result for a different Staphylococcus on a massage table and a high level of bacteria in the therapeutic spa where there are wet conditions experiencing high human traffic.
The Lions have since 'bombed' these two risk areas and all other player rooms with heavy disinfectant under Queensland Health guidelines. Post fogging tests show there is no reasonable or immediate hygiene risk to any Club players or staff.
"St Andrew's Hospital has satisfied us that the Staphylococcus caprae infection suffered by our player and coach was community-based and not hospital-based," Mr Bowers said.
"Looking forward, we are now reviewing all hygiene, cleaning and maintenance practices in and around our Football Department - as well as all our pre-operative and post-operative procedures - to ensure the safest possible environment for our people."
Furthermore, the Brisbane Lions wish to express their utmost confidence in the St Andrew's Hospital, the Club's medical practitioners and all their medical practices associated with the Club.
Finally, the Club would like to report that Craig Brittain's condition is stable, he seems to be over the worst of his infection, and that if his health continues to improve at the current rate - he could be released from hospital as soon as this Friday with the Lions' best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
The Brisbane Lions have no further comment on this matter.
