Scientists identify possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired Klebsiella infections

Scientists identify possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired Klebsiella infections

Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat. Their study reveals that the dangerous multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogen, Klebsiella, thrives under nutrient-deprived polymicrobial community conditions found in hospital environments.

​Medical Xpress – latest medical and health news stories

Read More


Discover more from Nurse Unity Chats

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Comments

No comments yet. Why don’t you start the discussion?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *