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Surveillance of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms and Trends in Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Chronically Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients in long-term care facilities experience greater risk of infections, along with use of long-lasting invasive devices and colonization of multidrug resistant organisms. This study aims to analyze surveillance and clinical specimen culture results and trends in antimicrobial susceptibility among long-term hospitalized pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were collected retrospectively from January 2015 to December 2024 from a long-term care facility dedicated to children with chronic underlying diseases. All hospitalized patients that underwent clinical specimen collection as part of infection surveillance or clinical evaluation were included. RESULTS: =0.012). CONCLUSION: This 10-year study highlights a low incidence of BSIs in a medically complex pediatric long-term care population, likely due to proactive infection control measures. However, rising trends in MRSA and CRE colonization underscore the need for continued surveillance and the development of pediatric-specific infection prevention strategies.

Source: Infection and Chemotherapy

DOI: 10.3947/ic.2025.0049

Authors: Yoon Kyung Cho, Ye Ji Kim, Shin Young Park, Hyun Mi Kang

Institution: Catholic University of Korea

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200