New model for ventilator-associated pneumonia reveals path to improved treatments Scientists At The University...

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Microbiology Society Aug 16 2024 Scientists at The University of Warwick have made a breakthrough which could help find new treatments for a deadly infection that can affect up to 40% of hospital patients using mechanical ventilators. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection in patients using ventilators, particularly for those with existing respiratory conditions like Covid-19.  VAP is transmitted by germs that stick to the breathing tubes, which are often resistant to

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