The hospital sink drain microbiome as a melting pot for AMR transmission to nosocomial pathogens
01 August 2025
The hospital sink drain microbiome, influenced by disinfectants, antibiotics, nutrients, and body fluids, may harbor pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes, posing risks to clinical health. Strategies to mitigate these risks are discussed.
Further reading: Nature
Author(s): Gregory E. McCallum et al
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