A prospective surveillance study for multidrug-resistant bacteria colonization in hospitalized patients at a Thai University Hospital

A prospective surveillance study for multidrug-resistant bacteria colonization in hospitalized patients at a Thai University Hospital

Abstract Background Colonization with multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a major risk factor for developing subsequent MDR infections. Methods We performed a prospective surveillance study in hospitalized patients at Siriraj Hospital. Nasal cavity, throat, inguinal area and rectal swabs were obta...

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Main Authors: Pinyo Rattanaumpawan, Chatiros Choorat, Kanchanaporn Takonkitsakul, Teerawit Tangkoskul, Chakrapong Seenama, Visanu Thamlikitkul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0393-2

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