Bacterial spread in critical care units
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how resistant bacteria (germs that are hard to treat) spread in the intensive care unit. It tests whether the amount of bacteria you carry relates to contamination in your room and transmission to others.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are currently a patient in the Adult Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.
- You have tested positive for a type of resistant bacteria (carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales) from a rectal swab.
- You have been in the same room for at least 48 hours.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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