Microbiological features of drowning-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Drowning-associated pneumonia (DAP) is frequent in drowned patients, and possibly increases mortality. A better understanding of the microorganisms causing DAP could improve the adequacy of empirical antimicrobial therapy. We aimed to describe the pooled prevalence of DAP, the mi...

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Main Authors: Vladimir L. Cousin, Laure F. Pittet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-04-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01287-1