Pulmonary infection is one of the main complications occurring in patients suffering from
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Besides traditional risk factors, dysregulation of …

Bacterial pneumonia is one of the most serious public health issues owing to its medical and
economic costs, which result in increased morbidity and mortality in people of all ages …

The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a
close, positive working relationship between the physician/advanced practice provider and …

Background PCR-based testing has transformed the management of suspected respiratory
viral infections. We aimed to determine whether multiplex bacterial PCR of bronchoalveolar …

Antibiotic resistance is recognised as a global threat to human health by national healthcare
agencies, governments and medical societies, as well as the World Health Organization …

Because the diagnosis of co/superinfection in COVID-19 patients is challenging, empirical
antibiotic therapy is frequently initiated until microbiological analysis results. We evaluated …

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Antibiotic resistance is a major health problem and will be probably one of the leading
causes of deaths in the coming years. One of the most effective ways to fight against …

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) culture is a standard, though time-consuming, approach for
identifying microorganisms in patients with severe lower respiratory tract (LRT) infections …

Evidence-based, standard antibiotic therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is a relevant unmet …