Characterization of microbial community composition, antimicrobial resistance and biofilm on intensive care surfaces

Organisms causing healthcare associated infections can be sourced from the inanimate environment around patients. Residing in a biofilm increases the chances of these organisms persisting in the environment. We aimed to characterise bacterial environmental contamination, genetically and physiologically, and relate this to general intensive care unit (ICU) cleanliness.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research