Epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
In summary, the method of diagnosis used for VAP accounts for reported differences in etiology, pathogenesis, and outcomes. Further studies are needed to assess outcomes related to various diagnostic methods rather than to assess the sensitivity and specificity of these methods.
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Clinical AIDS Program, Boston City Hospital, MA, USA.
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D015996:Survival Rate; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical / Q000009:adverse effects*