Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms among hospitalized patients at a tertiary care center in Lebanon, 2010–2018

Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms among hospitalized patients at a tertiary care center in Lebanon, 2010–2018

Background: Infections due to antibiotic resistant organisms (ARO) among hospitalized patients are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Longitudinal data about antimicrobial resistance are scarce in Lebanon and the region. The objective of this study is to describe t...

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Main Authors: Moustafa Moussally, Nada Zahreddine, Jamil Kazma, Rihab Ahmadieh, Souha S. Kan, Zeina A. Kanafan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Surveillance
Infection prevention
Infection control
Multidrug-Resistant organism
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034120307462

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