Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Moth Flies from Hospital Waste Water System
Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Moth Flies from Hospital Waste Water System
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United States: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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United States: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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We documented and analyzed moth fly occurrence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria in a tertiary care hospital in Germany. The moth flies (Clogmia albipunctata) bred in the sewage system, then moved into the hospital, carrying biofilm and multidrug-resistant bacteria on their feet. Subsequently, the hospital developed a pest control protocol...
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Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Moth Flies from Hospital Waste Water System
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_786006d5e3944991bfd0a7b5f28664b1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_786006d5e3944991bfd0a7b5f28664b1
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1080-6040
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1080-6059
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10.3201/eid2608.190750
