Microbiological profile of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance patterns at a tertiary referral hospital in Amazon, Brazil
Ewerton da Silva Ferreira, Aline Stephanie Pérez Gómez, Taynná Vernalha Rocha Almeida, Carlos Henrique Michiles Frank, Sabrina Araújo de Melo, Eveny Perlize Melo Marinho, Sérgio Damasceno Pinto, Pablo Vinícius Silveira Feitoza, Rossiclea Lins Monte, Michele de Souza Bastos
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a global health issue, leading to high mortality and morbidity among hospitalized patients. METHODS: A retrospective, observational and descriptive study was conducted by reviewing blood culture records collected from patients with suspected BSI, between January 2017 and December 2019. RESULTS: The most frequent antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens were methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) (40%), methicillin-resistantS. epidermidis (MRSE) (9.5%), and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae (35.3%). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings underscore the importance of continued vigilance and advocate for the rational use of antimicrobial agents.