Ventilator associated pneumonia caused by extensive-drug resistant Acinetobacter species: Colistin is the remaining choice

Ventilator associated pneumonia caused by extensive-drug resistant Acinetobacter species: Colistin is the remaining choice

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia [VAP] is associated with increased morbidity and mortality especially when caused by extensive drug resistant [XDR] pathogens. Till now, little is known regarding the exact pathogenesis of XDR Acinetobacter baumannii [XDR-AB] infection. The aim of the pr...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Hasanin, Ahmed Mukhtar, Akram El-adawy, Hossam Elazizi, Ahmed Lotfy, Heba Nassar, Doaa Ghaith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Acinetobacter spp.
Ventilator acquired pneumonia
Extensive drug resistance
Colistin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110184916300216

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