AI Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, specifically carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, in water environments within hospitals.
- Findings revealed that 41.5% of water samples taken within 1 meter of sources like showers and sinks tested positive for these bacteria.
- Notably, 20.6% of the positive samples were linked directly to water from showers.
Article Abstract
This retrospective study examined the presence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in hospital water environments. Results showed that carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae was detected in 41.5% of the samples within 1 m of a water source (showers or sinks), with 20.6% of the positive samples associated with shower water sources.
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