The research scrutinizes nosocomial transmission of multidrug-resistant blaNDM-1-carrying Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 strain at a Dutch pediatric oncology center. Its source was traced to Ukrainian medical refugees, raising alarm on the rising risk as Europe experiences an increase in Ukrainian refugees. This points at the modulation of the epidemic landscape and emphasizes the vital role of…
Nosocomial transmission of toxin-producing Clostridioides difficile presents a significant challenge for infection control professionals. This bacteria, which resides in human intestines, presents a threat in hospitals, particularly when patients and medical staff are in close quarters. Research conducted at a single center used draft whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in…