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Healthcare-associated infections. A useful concept
Current Opinion in Critical Care, 09/15/09
Lujan M et al. – In patients with HCAI, complementary workup should be systematically performed in search of a microbiologic diagnosis. Broad–spectrum antibiotics should not be prescribed automatically, especially in countries with lower prevalence of MDR pathogens. Some refinements of the definition are needed and specific risk factors for infection by MDR microorganisms should be assessed.
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