Pre- and post-COVID-19 evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility for healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e00902021, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Antimicrobial resistance has worsened since the onset of COVID-19.METHODS:
This study involved patients admitted to the adult intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital. Pre- and post-COVID-19 data were analyzed. The healthcare-related infections (HCRIs) reported between January 2018 and January 2020 and during the pandemic between February and July 2020 were compared.RESULTS:
Antimicrobial resistance increased during the pandemic, especially for Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, with a rate increase from 5% to 50% for Polymyxin B.CONCLUSIONS:
The susceptibilities of the main pathogens associated with HCRIs in the ICU changed and should be considered in managing severe COVID-19.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Cross Infection
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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