Eradication of MRSA ventilator-associated infection with inhaled vancomycin.

L. Palmer (Stony Brook, United States of America)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Hospital-acquired infections: from prevention to treatment
Session: Hospital-acquired infections: from prevention to treatment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4655
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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