Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria from hospital wastewater pipes: isolation, characterization and biofilm control using common disinfectants
This study highlights the high degree of ESBL-producing bacteria recovery from patient-facing hospital wastewater apparatus. Their ability to form resident biofilms and act as potential reservoirs of infection emphasizes the need for rigorous and effective infection control practices.
Authors
- Jiaqi Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9367-675X)
- Thomas P. Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8125-2303)
- Brendan Gilmore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7675-9062)
- James Powell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7750-4651)
- N.H. O’Connell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8793-4716)
- Krista McCracken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3011-5306)
- Colum Dunne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5010-3185)
- Se�n A. Kelly
Institutions
- Queen's University Belfast (GB)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- University Hospital Limerick (IE)
- BH Consulting (Ireland) (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hospital Infection
- Published
- 2024-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2024.11.013
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.10
Funders
- Queen's University Belfast