Evaluation of bacterial count reduction during antibiotic treatment in ventilator-associated pneumonia: a pilot study to assess association with microbiological and clinical outcomes
Punsita Tangkum
Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in settings with multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens. Conventional culture-based diagnostics require 24–48 hours, delaying assessment of treatment response. Flow cytometry provides rapid bacterial quan...
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- DOI: 10.58837/chula.the.2025.701