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Management of Bacterial and Fungal Infections in the ICU: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Recommendations
Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, Hammersmith Hospital; Centre for Antimicrobial Optimisation, Imperial College London; David Price Evan’s Group in Infectious Diseases and Global Health,
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Bacterial and fungal infections are prevalent in ICU patients, with surveys indicating that up to 50% of these patients may be affected at any given time. The document discusses the unique challenges of treating infections in the ICU, including the presence of drug-resistant organisms that complicate both empirical and targeted antimicrobial therapy. It also reviews risk factors associated with these infections and outlines strategies for prevention and management.
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