Gene detectives hunt superbug sources in hospital patients

NCT ID NCT03465683

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study uses whole genome sequencing to track how ESBL-producing bacteria (a type of drug-resistant germ) spread among hospital patients and staff. Researchers will analyze samples from 2,000 people to find out whether infections come from other patients, the environment, or elsewhere. The goal is to better understand transmission routes so hospitals can prevent future outbreaks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University Hospital Switzerland, Division of Infecteous Disease and Hospital Epidemiology

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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