Pathogens of Medical Importance Identified in Hospital-Collected Cockroaches: A Systematic Review

Cockroaches serve as mechanical vectors for medically important pathogens, and their presence in hospitals is a common occurrence. This review summarizes the pathogens carried by cockroaches collected in hospitals around the world during the period 2000–2024 and focuses on their antibiotic resistanc...

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Main Authors: Ariel Crespo, Yaxsier de Armas, Virginia Capó, Enrique Iglesias, Jaime Palomares-Marín, Luis Fonte, Arturo Plascencia-Hernández, Claudia L. Cueto-Aragón, Enrique J. Calderón, Héctor R. Pérez-Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/2/337