Research Article
Acinetobacter baumannii Infection in Prior ICU Bed Occupants Is an Independent Risk Factor for Subsequent Cases of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Table 3
Risk factors for VAP due to Acinetobacter baumannii.
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Data are presented as (%) or mean (±SD). VAP: ventilator-associated pneumonia, ICU: intensive care unit, BSI: bloodstream infections, and Ab: Acinetobacter baumannii. Previous patients with Ab infection were considered those who were hospitalized in ICU during 10 days preceding the VAP diagnosis or at any time for patients without VAP. value between AbVAP and non-VAP patients. No significant differences were observed between AbVAP patients and patients with VAP by other agents. |