Insects in hospitals are potential disease vectors! 🪳🪰
A new systematic review shows that cockroaches, flies, and ants often carry drug-resistant bacteria and can transmit pathogens to patients. 🏥
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41562025/
#InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #Microbiology
Arthropods in healthcare environments commonly harbor clinically relevant and antimicrobial-resistant microbes, and limited but compelling evidence supports their potential role in patient transmission. Strengthened pest management and environmental hygiene are essential components of infection prev …
