Impact of colistin-initiation delay on mortality of ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by A. baumannii
Introduction: There has been increased incidence and high mortality in cases with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by colistin-only-susceptible Acinetobacter baumannii (COS-AB). Colistin has emerged as a therapeutic option for VAP caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms inc...
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| Main Authors: | Shaher Samrah, Yazan Bashtawi, Wail Hayajneh, Basima Almomani, Suleiman Momany, Yousef Khader |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/7203 |
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