Risk Factors Associated with Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus in Intensive Care Unit Settings in Saudi Arabia
Background. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are significant nosocomial pathogens worldwide. There is one report about the epidemiology of VRE in Saudi Arabia. Objective. To determine the risk factors associated with VRE infection or colonization in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. Design....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/369674 |