Mortality related to Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-β-lactamase-positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa: assessment by a novel clinical tool

Mortality related to Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-β-lactamase-positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa: assessment by a novel clinical tool

Abstract Background Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-β-lactamase-positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-PA) can cause nosocomial infections and may be responsible for increased mortality. Multidrug resistance in VIM-PA complicates treatment. We aimed to assess the contribution of VIM-PA to mortality in...

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Main Authors: Marjolein C. Persoon, Anne F. Voor in ‘t holt, Maurits P. A. van Meer, Karen C. Bokhoven, Diederik Gommers, Margreet C. Vos, Juliëtte A. Severin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Mortality
Carbapenem
Microbial drug resistance
Infection control
Intensive care units
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0556-9

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