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Review
. 1987 Dec;15(6):249-65.
doi: 10.1016/0196-6553(87)90119-2.

Nosocomial bacterial pneumonia: an overview

G Pugliese  1 , D A Lichtenberg
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Review

Nosocomial bacterial pneumonia: an overview

G Pugliese et al. Am J Infect Control. 1987 Dec.

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  • Am J Infect Control 1988 Jun;16(3):122

Abstract

Nosocomial pneumonia accounts for 10% to 20% of all nosocomial infections and represents one of the most serious complications of hospitalization. This review focuses on the etiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of nosocomial pneumonia, with emphasis on infection control procedures to prevent and minimize its occurrence.

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