Temporal variations in bacterial community diversity and composition throughout intensive care unit renovations

Temporal variations in bacterial community diversity and composition throughout intensive care unit renovations

Abstract Background Inanimate surfaces within a hospital serve as a reservoir of microbial life that may colonize patients and ultimately result in healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are particularly vulnerable to HAIs. Little is known abo...

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Main Authors: Jessica Chopyk, Kevan Akrami, Tovia Bavly, Ji H. Shin, Leila K. Schwanemann, Melissa Ly, Richa Kalia, Ying Xu, Scott T. Kelley, Atul Malhotra, Francesca J. Torriani, Daniel A. Sweeney, David T. Pride
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Intensive care unit
Human microbiome
Microbial diversity
Built environment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-020-00852-7

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