Antibacterial resistant pathogens responsible for most of 99,000 HAI related deaths

The majority of the 99,000 patients who die from healthcare-associated infections each year, are due to antibacterial-resistant pathogens.

Infectious Diseases Society of America. Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: Policy recommendations to save lives. Clin Infect Dis. 2011; 52(s5): S397-428. http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/52/suppl_5/NP.1.full

Title: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: Policy recommendations to save lives
Publication: Clin Infect Dis
Publication Date: 2011
Authors: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Volume & Issue: Volume 52, Issue s5
Pages: S397-428
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