Geographical variation in antimicrobial use and multiresistant pathogens in Brazilian intensive care units: a nationwide study

Conclusions: we found heterogeneity in antimicrobial use patterns and CLABSI etiology among Brazilian ICUs. Although Gram-negative bacilli were the primary responsible agent, we observed a notable increase trend of CLABSI by VRE.

Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - April 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alice Ramos Oliveira Silva, Constanza Xavier Borges Barbosa, Raianne Soares Rebelo, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Elisangela Costa Lima Source Type: research