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-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (40%), methicillin-resistant S. 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.
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Ferreira, E. da S., Gómez, A. S. P., Almeida, T. V. R., Frank, C. H. M., de Melo, S. A., Marinho, E. P. M., … Bastos, M. de S. (2023). Microbiological profile of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance patterns at a tertiary referral hospital in Amazon, Brazil. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 56. https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0382-2023
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