Long-term dynamics of the 'Serratia marcescens complex' in the hospital-built environment
S. Aracil-Gisbert, M. D. Fernandez-de-Bobadilla, N. Guerra-Pinto, S. Serrano-Calleja, A. E. Perez-Cobas, C. Soriano, R. De Pablo, V. F. Lanza, B. Perez-Viso, S. Reuter, H. Hasman, R. Canton, F. Baquero, T. M. Coque
The paper investigates the long-term dynamics of Serratia marcescens complex in hospital sinks, identifying persistent strains linked to outbreaks and revealing new insights into their ecology and resistance gene acquisition.
bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology