Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus: The most prevalent cause of ventilator associated pneumonia in Tehran hospitals

A. Ghodousi, M. Omrani, M. M. Feizabadi (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Different interesting issues in respiratory infections: 1
Session: Different interesting issues in respiratory infections: 1
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2558
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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