Bacteria Detected in both Urine and Open Wounds in Nursing Home Residents: a Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Nursing home residents are at a greater risk of developing pressure injuries that develop into an open wound, which can become colonized with bacteria. Understanding the factors that influence microbial colonization of open wounds can lead to the prevention of infections. The relationship b...

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Main Authors: Josie Libertucci, Christine M. Bassis, Marco Cassone, Kristen Gibson, Bonnie Lansing, Lona Mody, Vincent B. Young, Jennifer Meddings
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/0be26d9968a44998bf2f2569ce830f83
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