The goal of this observational study is to investigate how bacterial populations from the intestine and mouth of patients change during the hospitalization period and evaluate if some populations of specific bacteria increase or decrease the risk of acquiring an infection or becoming colonized by pathogenic bacteria. Participants will have the following samples collected during enrollment: stool samples (maximum 2x/week), blood draws (1x/week), oral swab (1x/week).
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance, Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Clostridium Difficile, Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection, Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria Infection, Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci Infection, Carbapenem Resistant Bacterial Infection, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Infection
The goal of this observational study is to investigate how bacterial populations from the intestine and mouth of patients change during the hospitalization period and evaluate if some populations of specific bacteria increase or decrease the risk of acquiring an infection or becoming colonized by pathogenic bacteria. Participants will have the following samples collected during enrollment: stool samples (maximum 2x/week), blood draws (1x/week), oral swab (1x/week).
Dynamics of Colonization and Infection by Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens in Immunocompromised and Critically Ill Patients
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Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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18 Years to
ALL
Yes
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute,
Cesar A Arias, MD, PhD, Msc, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
2026-06