title: Pseudomonas in augmented care: should we worry?
abstract: The problem of Pseudomonas as a nosocomial pathogen is not new, with some authors dating its onset to the start of the antimicrobial era, although other factors, such as the growth of intensive or augmented care, have a part to play. This paper outlines the historical and environmental issues that may be associated with a potential increase in the incidence of this difficult-to-treat pathogen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Whittington Hospital, London N19 5NF, UK.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kelsey
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000266:history; D014871:Water Microbiology
keywords: healthcare-associated infections; intensive care; water systems