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ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2017

Bacterial etiology of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2005-2014.

Dilruba Ahmed, Md Ausrafuggaman Nahid, Abdullah Bashar Sami, Farhana Halim, Nasrin Akter, Tuhin Sadique, Md Sohel Rana, Md Shahriar Bin Elahi, Md Mahbubur Rahman

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Dilruba AhmedInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Md Ausrafuggaman NahidInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Abdullah Bashar SamiInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Farhana HalimInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Nasrin AkterInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Tuhin SadiqueInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Md Sohel RanaInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Md Shahriar Bin ElahiInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.
Md Mahbubur RahmanInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh.

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backgroundBloodstream infections due to bacterial pathogens are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh and other developing countries. In these countries, most patients are treated empirically based on their clinical symptoms. Therefore, up to date etiological data for major pathogens causing bloodstream infections may play a positive role in better healthcare management. The aim of this study was to identify the bacterial pathogens causing major bloodstream infections in Dhaka, Bangladesh and determine their antibiotic susceptibility pattern.

methodsFrom January 2005 to December 2014, a total of 103,679 single bottle blood samples were collected from both hospitalized and domiciliary patients attending Dhaka hospital, icddrb, Bangladesh All the blood samples were processed for culture using a BACT/Alert blood culture machine. Further identification of bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility test were performed using standard microbiological procedures.

resultsOverall, 13.6% of the cultured blood samples were positive and Gram-negative (72.1%) bacteria were predominant throughout the study period.

conclusionsThis study identified the major bacterial pathogens involved with BSI in Dhaka, Bangladesh and also revealed their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. We expect our findings to help healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and provide better care for their patients. Also, we hope this study will assist researchers and policy makers to prioritize their research options to face the future challenges of infectious diseases.

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Antimicrobial resistanceBangladeshBloodstream infectionBSIDhakaEpidemiologyGram-negative bacteriaGram-positive bacteriaMultidrug-resistance (MDR)

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