Evaluation of brushing efficiency in reducing oral microbiota in mechanically ventilated patients admitted to an intensive care unit

• Main Authors: Thainah Bruna Santos Zambrano (Author), Ximena Sayonara Guillén Vivas (Author), Caísa Batista Santos (Author), Viviane de Fátima Mestre (Author), Naga Raju Maddela (Author), Lucia Elena Galarza Santana (Author), Ricardo Sergio Couto de Almeida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are at greater risk of developing nosocomial infections due to their investigations, treatment and changes in the immune system. One of the most prevalent nosocomial infections is respiratory tract infection, such as hospital ac...