A retrospective observational study on the efficacy of colistin by inhalation as compared to parenteral administration for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia associated with multidrug-resistant <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Colistin is used as last treatment option for pneumonia associated with multidrug-resistant (MDR) <it>Pseudomonas </it>spp.. Literature about the best administration mode (inhalation versus parenteral treatment) is lackin...

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Main Authors: Naesens Reinout, Vlieghe Erika, Verbrugghe Walter, Jorens Philippe, Ieven Margareta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/317