Complex microbial communities that reside in the lungs, skin and gut are now appreciated
for their role in maintaining organ, tissue and immune homoeostasis. As lungs are currently …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia remain frequent and serious diseases since they are
associated with considerable crude mortality. Pathophysiology is centered on modifications …

Background. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality in patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Recent studies suggest that dental …

Background Host-associated microbial communities have important roles in tissue
homeostasis and overall health. Severe perturbations can occur within these microbial …

Hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) is often fatal in older patients. The mouth is the main
reservoir of infection and studies have suggested that oral hygiene interventions may …

The study evaluated the evolution of the incidence of infections with Klebsiella in the County
Clinical Emergency Hospital of Craiova (SCJUC), Romania. Also, we monitored antibiotic …

The article presents an overview of common bacterial infections of the oral mucosa. It
describes the microorganisms that naturally appear there, followed by a discussion of their …

Purpose: The presence of oropharyngeal dysphagia increases the likelihood of prandial
aspiration, and aspiration increases the likelihood of a dysphagia-related pulmonary …

Preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the Department of Health
Saving Lives initiatives. We describe the institution of a purpose-designed bundle of care in …

Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for a wide range of different infections ranging in
severity from mild to fatal. However, it primarily exists as a commensal organism in a number …