Nationwide Surveillance and Molecular Characterization of Critically Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria: Results of the Research University Network Thailand Study
Thitiya Yungyuen, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Rongpong Plongla, Sakawrat Kanthawong, Umaporn Yordpratum, Supayang Piyawan Voravuthikunchai, Sarunyou Chusri, Dennapa Saeloh, Worada Samosornsuk, Nuntra Suwantarat, Romanee Chaiwarith, Surat Wannalerdsakun, Porpon Rotjanapan, Prawat Chantharit, Orawan Tulyaprawat, Iyarit Thaipisuttikul, Pattarachai Kiratisin
Abstract
A large-scale surveillance is an important measure to monitor the regional spread of antimicrobial resistance. We prospectively studied the prevalence and molecular characteristics of clinically important Gram-negative bacilli, including Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa , from blood, respiratory tract, urine, and sterile sites at 47 hospitals across Thailand.