Economic burden of antibiotic resistance in ESKAPE organisms: a systematic review

ConclusionsABR in ESKAPE organisms is not always, but usually, associated with significantly higher economic burden. The results without significant differences may lack statistical power to detect a significant association. In addition, study design which controls for severity of illness and same empirical antibiotic therapy in the two groups would be expected to bias the study towards a similar, even negative result. The review also highlights key areas where further research is needed.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research