The presence of antibiotic‐resistant nosocomial pathogens in endotracheal tube biofilms and corresponding surveillance cultures

In this study, we compare the presence of a number of antibiotic‐resistant nosocomial bacteria (Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis) and of Candida albicans in cultures from ET biofilms and SC (i.e. sputum samples, nose swabs, and throat swabs) of 20 mechanically ventilated patients. Our data indicate that there is a good correlation between the presence of (antibiotic‐resistant) pathogens in ET biofilms and SC.
Source: FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research