Future Science Group

Hospital plumbing as a reservoir for resistance – an interview with Amy Mathers

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Synopsis

In line with our October focus on healthcare-associated infections, we spoke to Amy Mathers about her research on the role of hospital plumbing in the evolution and exchange of genes of drug resistance. Amy discussed her research on sink traps, toilets and wastewater, what solutions hospitals can use and antibiotic resistance in the broader context – including the role of infection prevention and control.