One year cross-sectional study in adult and neonatal intensive care units reveals the bacterial and antimicrobial resistance genes profiles in patients and hospital surfaces.

One year cross-sectional study in adult and neonatal intensive care units reveals the bacterial and antimicrobial resistance genes profiles in patients and hospital surfaces.

Several studies have shown the ubiquitous presence of bacteria in hospital surfaces, staff, and patients. Frequently, these bacteria are related to HAI (healthcare-associated infections) and carry antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These HAI-related bacteria contribute to a major public health issue by...

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Main Authors: Ana Paula Christoff, Aline Fernanda Rodrigues Sereia, Giuliano Netto Flores Cruz, Daniela Carolina de Bastiani, Vanessa Leitner Silva, Camila Hernandes, Ana Paula Metran Nascente, Ana Andrea Dos Reis, Renata Gonçalves Viessi, Andrea Dos Santos Pereira Marques, Bianca Silva Braga, Telma Priscila Lovizio Raduan, Marines Dalla Valle Martino, Fernando Gatti de Menezes, Luiz Felipe Valter de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234127

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234127

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