Superbug threat: french hospital study tracks rising antibiotic resistance

NCT ID NCT02799225

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how often certain bacteria (Enterobacteria) found in patients are resistant to a powerful group of antibiotics called carbapenems. Researchers collected samples from 287 patients in northwest France to measure the prevalence of these resistant strains and understand the mechanisms behind the resistance. The goal was to gather information to help manage this growing public health threat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Abbeville

    Abbeville, 80142, France

  • CH Beauvais

    Beauvais, 60021, France

  • CHRU Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU Caen

    Caen, 14033, France

  • CHU Compiegne

    Compiègne, 60321, France

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