Longitudinal analysis of bacterial community dynamics in normal hospital ward following patient occupancy
Liyun An, Xiaonan Liu, Xiao Li, Yixuan Chu, Qiang Li, Xiaoqiang Sun, Junsheng Chu, Yong Nie
This study analyzes bacterial community dynamics in a hospital ward after patient occupancy, showing increased alpha diversity on some surfaces and reduced diversity on others, with patient contact significantly influencing microbial composition.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2025 · PreprintBioinformatics