Neonatal airway colonization with Gram-negative bacilli: association with severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Abstract

GNB airway colonization creates a moderate risk for BSI. Antibiotic treatment does not regularly eradicate GNB. GNB airway colonization is associated with severe BPD, but further studies will be necessary before therapeutic efforts to eradicate GNB from the airways should be undertaken.