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Microbiology

Vol 9 No 1 (2024): June

Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Isolated From Some Basrah Hospitals
Bakteri Resistan Multiobat Diisolasi Dari Beberapa Rumah Sakit Di Basrah



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DOI
https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.9.2024.10240
Published
June 26, 2024

Abstract

General Background: Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing public health concern, especially in hospital settings, where intensive care units (ICUs) often harbor multidrug-resistant organisms. Specific Background: Antimicrobial resistance in ICUs is a significant issue, necessitating a thorough assessment of bacterial susceptibility patterns to develop effective treatment protocols. Knowledge Gap: Despite the increasing concern, comprehensive studies focusing on bacterial resistance patterns in ICUs, particularly in diverse hospital settings, remain limited. Aims: The study aimed to assess the resistance patterns of bacterial isolates from blood, urine, and ICU surfaces to various antibiotics and identify the most resistant species. Results: Thirty blood, twenty urine, and fifty-six environmental samples were collected and cultured. Staphylococcus spp. exhibited 75% resistance to erythromycin, while Klebsiella spp., Pantoea spp., and E. coli showed 100% resistance to multiple antibiotics, including Ticarcillin, Piperacillin, and Cefixime. Confirmatory bacterial identification was performed using the Vitek 2 compact system, and resistance was measured across 25 antibiotics from various classes. Novelty: The study highlights the alarming 100% antibiotic resistance in various ICU-associated bacterial species, emphasizing the urgent need for revised antibiotic stewardship programs. Implications: The study underscores the importance of monitoring AMR patterns in hospitals and adjusting antibiotic therapies to combat rising resistance, particularly in ICUs, highlighting the need for robust surveillance.

Highlights:

 

  1. 100% resistance: Klebsiella, Pantoea, E. coli resist multiple antibiotics in ICU.
  2. ICU risk: Multidrug-resistant bacteria prevalent in intensive care units.
  3. Urgent need: Update antibiotic protocols, enhance AMR surveillance in hospitals.

 

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, ICU, bacterial susceptibility, multidrug-resistant organisms, hospital infections

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