Author:
Dima Sofia,Kritsotakis Evangelos I.,Roumbelaki Maria,Metalidis Simeon,Karabinis Andreas,Maguina Nina,Klouva Fyllis,Levidiotou Stamatina,Zakynthinos Epaminondas,Kioumis John,Gikas Achilleas
Abstract
Site-specific, risk-adjusted incidence rates of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infections were obtained through standardized surveillance in 8 ICUs in Greece. High rates were observed for central line-associated bloodstream infection (12.1 infections per 1,000 device-days) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (12.5 infections per 1,000 device-days). Gram-negative microorganisms accounted for 60.4% of the isolates recovered, and Acinetobacter species were predominant. To reduce infection rates in Greek ICUs, comprehensive infection control programs are required.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology
Cited by
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