Abstract
We evaluated the prevalence of colonization with all gram-negative bacilli (GNB) and with ciprofloxacin-resistant GNB among nursing home residents with and without indwelling devices. We found that device presence increases the risk of colonization with all GNB and with ciprofloxacin-resistant GNB. Colonization with ciprofloxacin-resistant GNB increases with decreasing functional status.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Carrier State / epidemiology*
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Carrier State / microbiology*
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Cognition Disorders / epidemiology
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Cognition Disorders / microbiology
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Comorbidity
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Equipment Contamination
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / epidemiology*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Humans
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Logistic Models
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Nursing Homes
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Ciprofloxacin