Influence of antibiotic pressure on multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae colonisation in critically ill patients

Influence of antibiotic pressure on multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae colonisation in critically ill patients

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for colonisation by multidrug resistant (MDR) K. pneumoniae in a critical care unit and the relationship between colonisation and the antibiotic pressure exerted by the antimicrobial treatments received by patients. Methods A...

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Main Authors: Jesus Ruiz, Monica Gordon, Esther Villarreal, Juan Frasquet, María Ángeles Sánchez, María Martín, Álvaro Castellanos, Paula Ramirez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
K pneumoniae
Antibiotic
Critcal care
Multidrug resistance
Colonization
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0484-8

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