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Ventilator-associated pneumonia: an overview
Expert Opinion in Pharmacotherapy, 06/12/09

DiCocco JM et al. - Constant surveillance of the responsible pathogens through the use of antibiograms allows clinicians to make educated choices for antibiotics. When final cultures and sensitivities are available, de-escalation to less broad spectrum antibiotics should be performed. If cultures show no bacterial growth, antibiotics should be discontinued so that patients are not exposed to unnecessary antibiotics.

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Influenza is a Major Contributor to Childhood Pneumonia in a Tropical Developing Country
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 93%

Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated haemolytic uremic syndrome following influenza A virus infection
European Journal of Pediatrics, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Discordant Chest Radiographs - A Pitfall in Febrile Elderly Patients With Pneumonia
International Journal of Gerontology, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis in a white male caused by hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae
Journal of Medical Microbiology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 91%

Role of atypical pathogens among adult hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
Respirology, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 90%