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The pathogens of secondary infection in septic patients share a similar genotype to those that predominate in the gut.
Critical care (London, England) - 24 Mar 2022
Mu Sucheng, Xiang Hao, Wang Yuezhu, Wei Wei, Long Xiangyu, Han Yi, Kuang Zhongshu, Yang Yilin, Xu Feixiang, Xue Mingming, Dong Zhimin, Tong Chaoyang, Zheng Huajun, Song Zhenju
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BACKGROUND: Secondary nosocomial infections, which are commonly caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), often develop in septic patients. This study aimed to identify the origin of secondary systemic pathogens and reveal the underlying mechanism of infection. METHODS: In this prospective, observational case-control study, a total of 34...
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