Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Found on Nursing Home Residents' Skin

Microbiologists, geneticists, and skin disease specialists discover antibiotic-resistant pathogens on nursing home residents' skin. Study in Nature journal reveals findings. Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Found on Nursing Home Residents' SkinA recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature has shed light on a concerning discovery made by a team of experts in microbiology, genetics, and internal medicine skin diseases. The researchers, affiliated with various institutions in the United States, have uncovered the presence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens on the skin of nursing home residents.The study, which focused on nursing homes in the Chicago metropolitan area, involved the collection of skin swabs from multiple patients. The findings have significant implications for the healthcare industry and highlight the urgent need for enhanced infection control measures in long-term care facilities.The Rise of Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic resistance is a growing global health th...