dr. Viktor Kotarski/Hospital-Acquired Infections (CA-UTI, HAP, VAP, Bloodstream Infections)

Hospital-Acquired Infections (CA-UTI, HAP, VAP, Bloodstream Infections)

The antibiotics used here are completely different from those for community-acquired infections. Correct interpretation of microbiological results is essential. Not every isolate requires treatment. Learn when to pull the trigger, and when antibiotics are more likely to cause harm than benefit.

Contents

Hospital-Acquired Infections: Every Ward Is a Different Planet
Interpreting Microbiology Results: Colonization, Contamination, or True Infection?

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Interpreting Microbiology Results