Enteral and respiratory tract colonization with gram-negative bacteria may lead to subsequent infections in critically ill patients. We aimed to clarify the interdependence between gut and respiratory tract colonization and their associations with intensive care unit (ICU)–acquired infections in patients receiving selective digestive tract decontamination (SDD).

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革兰氏阴性菌肠内定植与重症监护室获得性感染和呼吸道定植之间的关联

革兰氏阴性菌在肠道和呼吸道中的定殖可能导致重症患者继发感染。我们旨在阐明接受选择性消化道去污（SDD）的患者肠道和呼吸道定植之间的相互依赖性，以及它们与重症监护病房（ICU）获得性感染之间的关系。