Risk factor for intestinal carriage of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and the impact on subsequent infection among patients in an intensive care unit: an observational study

Objectives To assess the incidence and the impact of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) intestinal carriage on subsequent CRAB infection and to study risk factors of acquiring CRAB intestinal carriage among patients in intensive care unit (ICU).Design Observational study including a...

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Main Authors: Lin Cai, Shan Gao, Fu Qiao, Wenzhi Huang, Shichao Zhu, Yan Kang, Chuanmin Tao, Zhiyong Zong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-09-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e035893.full