Gut barrier dysfunction and the risk of ICU-acquired bacteremia- a case–control study

Gut barrier dysfunction and the risk of ICU-acquired bacteremia- a case–control study

Abstract Background Impaired intestinal barrier function can enable passage of enteric microorganisms into the bloodstream and lead to nosocomial bloodstream infections during critical illness. We aimed to determine the relative importance of gut translocation as a source for ICU-acquired enterococc...

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Main Authors: Meri R. J. Varkila, Diana M. Verboom, Lennie P. G. Derde, Tom van der Poll, Marc J. M. Bonten, Olaf L. Cremer, the MARS consortium
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Bacteremia
Intensive care unit
Bloodstream infection
Bacterial translocation
Gut barrier
Gastrointestinal failure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01280-8

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