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One-year epidemiological analysis of nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance in a Hungarian intensive care unit

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) acquired in intensive care units (ICUs) represent a major burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, national data in Hungary are limited, and few studies compare local findings with national and international surveillance systems. Methods: April 2024. We analysed the prevalence, types and distribution of pathogens responsible for HAIs. Data were compared with national reports from the Hungarian National Nosocomial Surveillance System and international reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Results: (5.8%). Overall, 30.9% (64/207) of isolates were multi-drug resistant (MDR). Conclusion: Our study highlighted the considerable prevalence of HAIs and the dominance of MDR Gram-negative bacteria. Comparison with international data helps identify areas requiring targeted infection control measures.

Source: Infection Prevention in Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.infpip.2025.100505

Authors: Agnes Csörnyei-Kelemen, Laszlo Marcell Repasi, Janos Leszkoven, Viktor Misak, Zoltan Balogh

Institution: Semmelweis University

Language: English

Topic: Nosocomial Infections in ICU

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500