Pathogenic spectrum of blood stream infections and resistance pattern in Gram-negative bacteria from Aljouf region of Saudi Arabia.

Altaf BandyAbdulrahman Hamdan Almaeen

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Gram-negative bacteria dominate BSIs, with carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae most frequently detected in this region. Resistant GNB infections make it challenging to treat geriatric patients. Regional variations in antimicrobial resistance should be continually monitored.

Keyphrases

antimicrobial resistance
saudi arabia
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
hip fracture