A retrospective analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections: prevalence, risk factors, and outcome in carbapenem-susceptible and -non-susceptible infections

A retrospective analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections: prevalence, risk factors, and outcome in carbapenem-susceptible and -non-susceptible infections

Abstract Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a leading cause of nosocomial infections, and carbapenem non-susceptible strains are a major threat to patient safety. Methods A single center, retrospective comparative analysis of carbapenem-non-susceptible PA (CnSPA) and carbapenem-susceptible PA...

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Main Authors: Qingyi Shi, Chen Huang, Tingting Xiao, Zhenzhu Wu, Yonghong Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Carbapenem-non-susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Bloodstream infection
Clinical characteristic
Risk factor
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0520-8

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