Study Highlights Healthcare Infection Risks From Bacteria in Hospital Sink Drains

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Study Highlights Healthcare Infection Risks From Bacteria in Hospital Sink Drains

Hundreds of sinks can be found in every hospital ward, including operating rooms and intensive care units, but a new study warns they are often home to dozens of harmful bacteria, some of which pose a serious threat to patients. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology on February 13, researchers report finding 67 different types of bacteria in the drains of hospital sinks. Some of those strains are known to cause ventilator…