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
; 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.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Infección Hospitalaria
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Humans
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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2021
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Article