Contrary to popular belief, ventilator-associated lower respiratory tract infections are less common in immunocompromised patients

Lieuwe D. Bos

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (3) 1800228; 10.1183/13993003.00228-2018
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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