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ArticleInternational journal of critical illness and injury science

Clinical and microbiological perspectives on multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens in bloodstream infections.

Mohan Bilikallahalli Sannathimmappa, Chhaya Akshay Divecha, Reem Sulaiman Mohammed Al Balushi, Al-Shifa Khalifa Al-Saidi, Rajeev Aravindakshan, Vinod Nambiar, Elham Said Al-Risi, Salima Al-Maqbali

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Mohan Bilikallahalli SannathimmappaDepartment of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Chhaya Akshay DivechaDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Reem Sulaiman Mohammed Al BalushiDepartment of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Al-Shifa Khalifa Al-SaidiDepartment of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Rajeev AravindakshanDepartment of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Vinod NambiarDepartment of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Elham Said Al-RisiDepartment of Pathology and Blood Bank, Sohar Hospital, Sohar, Oman.
Salima Al-MaqbaliDepartment of Pathology and Blood Bank, Sohar Hospital, Sohar, Oman.

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Introduction: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacilli pose a significant challenge in healthcare settings around the world. The main objective of this research was to determine the incidence, etiology, risk factors, and sources of BSIs among patients treated at Sohar Hospital in Oman. Methods: The study employed a retrospective methodology at Sohar Hospital, Oman, analyzing patients with BSIs from January 2018 to December 2019 utilizing electronic health data. Demographic data, bacterial etiology, antibiotic susceptibility, and patient outcomes were obtained from electronic health records. The statistical tools employed comprised Results: The majority of BSIs occur in elderly individuals with comorbidities. Surgical intervention was identified as a predominant risk factor for adverse consequences. MDR infections were linked with higher mortality rates. Conclusions: The study highlights the urgent requirement for effective monitoring, management and infectious control measures to reduce the impact of BSIs and MDR pathogens on patient outcomes. It contributes valuable insights into the local epidemiology of BSIs in Oman. It emphasizes the significance of tailored interventions and precise medications to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.

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Bloodstream infectionsepidemiologymortalitymultidrug resistancerisk factors

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PMCPMC12236390

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