Scientists hunt superbug sources to stop untreatable infections

NCT ID NCT05282082

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study aimed to create a smarter way to track a dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria called CRPA, which causes severe infections in hospitals. Researchers collected samples from patients, healthy people, and wet environments (like sinks and water) in the Netherlands, Italy, and Indonesia. By comparing the bacteria's DNA, they hope to find where it comes from and how it spreads, so hospitals can take better steps to prevent outbreaks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital

    Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Erasmus Medical Center

    Rotterdam, South Holland, 3015 GD, Netherlands

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

    Roma, Italy

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