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    • Infection prevention and control

    Health

    New Study Calls for Broader Screening of Superbugs in Hospitals

    A new study from Mount Sinai Brooklyn Hospital advocates for enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris, a dangerous superbug. Published in the American Journal of Infection Control, the research highlights the importance of screening all patients, not just high-risk individuals, to improve early detection and prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections in healthcare settings.

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    Health

    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.

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