Bacterial load and biofilm thickness of endotracheal tubes from ventilated piglets with MRSA pneumonia and antimicrobial treatment

L. Fernandez-Barat, M. Ferrer, J. M. Sierra, G. Li Bassi, N. Cortadellas, J. Vila, P. Martinez, M. Rigol, M. Esperatti, N. Luque, A. Torres (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Risk factors and outcomes in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Risk factors and outcomes in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3444
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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