Stenotrophomonas maltophilia has emerged as a formidable opportunistic pathogen, predominantly affecting immunocompromised and hospitalised patients. Despite its environmental ubiquity, the bacterium ...

Researchers have found a remarkable global spread of strains of a multi-resistant bacterium that can cause severe infections -- Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. The study provides for the first time a ...

Bacterial contamination in water-damaged buildings has been identified as a potential cause of health problems, including infection and respiratory conditions like asthma. An environmental health ...