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The discussion of these studies considered the problem of emergence of resistant strains, the effects of selective decontamination on the microbiological environment, the advantages and possible problems associated with parenteral prophylaxis with cefotaxime, and the importance of surveillance cultures.
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van Saene, H.K.F., Stoutenbeek, C.P., Lawin, P., Ledingham, I.M. (1989). Discussion. In: van Saene, H.K.F., Stoutenbeek, C.P., Lawin, P., Ledingham, I.M. (eds) Infection Control in Intensive Care Units by Selective Decontamination. Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, vol 7. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-83752-4_44
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