Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibilities of bacteria isolated from blood cultures of hospitalized patients in the United States in 2002

• Main Authors: Thornsberry Clyde (Author), Draghi Deborah C (Author), Jones Mark E (Author), Karlowsky James A (Author), Sahm Daniel F (Author), Volturo Gregory A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bloodstream infections are associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns should guide the choice of empiric antimicrobial regimens for patients with bacteremia.</p> <p>...