Title: Superinfection Caused by Antibiotics: A 51 Case Report
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk factors of superinfection and improve the rational use of antibiotics. METHODS The clinical data such as age, original disease, time of hospitalization, antibiotics used and the kinds of superinfection caused in 51 cases from 500 hospitalized patients were analyzed. RESULTS Age, severity of original disease, wide use of broad-spectrum antibacterial agents are the main reasons for superinfection. CONCLUSIONS In order to reduce the occurrence of superinfection, suitable antibiotics as well as dosage regimens should be chosen for high risk patients.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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