Superbug sleuths: DNA detectives hunt hospital infection sources

NCT ID NCT03465683

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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 where infections come from and how they move. The goal is to better understand transmission patterns and improve infection control practices.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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