The hospital sink drain microbiome as a melting pot for AMR transmission to nosocomial pathogens

Abstract The hospital sink drain microbiome can harbour opportunistic pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). Aspects of this habitat, such as exposure to disinfectants, antibiotics, nutrients, and body fluids could exacerbate horizontal gene transfer of ARGs and clinically impactful pa...

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Main Authors: Gregory E. McCallum, James P. J. Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:npj Antimicrobials and Resistance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44259-025-00137-9
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