Study Reveals Superbug Risk in Hospital Sinks

Hospitals are grappling with the presence of drug-resistant bacteria, particularly in sinks, as highlighted by a recent study on superbugs. The study focused on a ‘multispecies outbreak’ of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) in a paediatric ward, underscoring the challenges of combating these drug-resistant superbugs in healthcare settings.