Healthcare-Associated Infections in a Burn Treatment Unit
Notably, the predominance of gram-negative bacteria in this population, responsible for more than 70% of infections, contrasts with findings from other studies. The findings highlight the importance of infection control to reduce morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Alfredo Gragnani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5913-7114)
- Thaysa Sobral Antonelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4735-911X)
- Maria Claudia Stockler Almeida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9512-947X)
- Marcelo Oliveira Mourão Júnior (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8294-6494)
- Daniela Vieira da Silva Escudero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5508-8431)
- Marília Baeninger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2362-4644)
Institutions
- Hospital São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0100-6991e-20253882-en
- Primary Topic
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00