title: Prevention of infection by gram-negative microorganisms.
abstract: The epidemiology and prevention of gram-negative infections are discussed. In addition, the controversial concept of selective decontamination is addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Medical Microbiology, University Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Verhoef
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D014296:Trimethoprim Resistance; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination