The clinical and microbiological characteristics of infections in burn patients from the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion

Conclusions Waterborne bacteria should be considered in patients of burns with possible water contact. Empirical broad-spectrum antibiotics should be considered for patients who were hospitalized for severe sepsis, or septic shock with a large burn. Antibiotic treatment should be administered based on the specific pathogens and their detection points.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research