Control of infections caused by drug-resistant organisms in critical care
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Control of infections caused by drug-resistant organisms in critical care
Am J Crit Care.
1997 Mar.
Abstract
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has been an ongoing concern of infection-control and infectious disease practitioners. Infections caused by these organisms increase costs and may result in poorer outcomes for patients. Efforts to contain the problem of infections caused by drug-resistant organisms have two objectives: to optimize antibiotic use and to prevent transmission through effective infection-control practices.
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