Recent Bacteriological Trends and Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance among Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Center, Central India
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A BSTRACT Background: Emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major health concern worldwide. Knowledge about common hospital organisms and their antibiograms play a crucial role in minimized mortality caused by multidrug resistance organisms (MDROs). Aim: This study determines the bacteriological trends and antibiotic resistance patterns of various clinical samples among hospitalized patients. Methods: Various clinical specimens were received and processed for culture and identification as per standard operating procedures (SOPs). Antimicrobial susceptibility tests (ASTs) were performed as per standard guidelines. Results: The prevalence of aerobic bacterial isolates was 31.68%. The most common bacterial isolates were Escherichia coli (E. coli) , Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) , Klebsiella species , and Pseudomonas species . The majority of isolates were MDROs. Conclusion: Regular surveillance of MDRO helps in implementing better therapeutic strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with them.
Authors: Ankita Dixit, Balvir Singh, Priyanka Chaubey, Ramesh Prasad Agrawal
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4404551045