Characteristics of polyclonal endemicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization in intensive care units. Implications for infection control. [electronic resource]
- American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Oct 1999
- 1212-9 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1073-449X
10.1164/ajrccm.160.4.9809031 doi
APACHE Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Bacterial Agents--therapeutic use Cross Infection--etiology DNA, Bacterial--analysis Female Genotype Humans Intensive Care Units Length of Stay Male Middle Aged Oropharynx--microbiology Prospective Studies Pseudomonas Infections--diagnosis Pseudomonas aeruginosa--genetics Rectum--microbiology Respiration, Artificial--adverse effects Risk Factors Stomach--microbiology Trachea--microbiology