Significance of colonization by antibiotic-resistant organisms prior to congenital heart disease surgery in children from low- to middle-income countries sent by non-governmental organizations to Switzerland

ConclusionPrevalence of AMROs carriage is high in children from LMIC and has a limited impact on patients ’ outcome. However, ARMOs carriage leads to higher consumption of antibiotics. Screening may help saving use of broad-spectrum antibiotic in non-carrier patients.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research