Epidemiology and Microbiological Profile of Common Healthcare Associated Infections among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit of a General Hospital in Kuwait: A Retrospective Observational Study
Background: Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are prone to develop nosocomial infections due to Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) organisms. Inappropriate and overuse of antibiotics play an important role in the emergence of MDR organisms, which cause life-threatening infections resulting i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125957507/view |