Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that is a common cause of
nosocomial infections, particularly pneumonia, infection in immunocompromised hosts, and …

In living organisms, biofilms are defined as complex communities of bacteria residing within
an exopolysaccharide matrix that adheres to a surface. In the clinic, they are typically the …

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Background Whether preventive inhaled antibiotics may reduce the incidence of ventilator-
associated pneumonia is unclear. Methods In this investigator-initiated, multicenter, double …

Antibiotics are powerful drugs used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The inappropriate
use of these medicines has driven the dissemination of antibiotic resistance (AR) in most …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen affecting immunocompromised
patients. It is known as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF) …

Bloodstream infection (BSI) is defined by positive blood cultures in a patient with systemic
signs of infection and may be either secondary to a documented source or primary—that is …

The massive consumption of antibiotics in the ICU is responsible for substantial ecological
side effects that promote the dissemination of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) in this …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause complicated urinary tract infections, particularly in
people with catheters, which can lead to pyelonephritis. Whilst some subgroups appear …

Background The prevention of healthcare associated infections is central to the provision of
safe, high quality healthcare. Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are a major public …