Microbiological profiles and antimicrobial resistance patterns of pediatric bloodstream pathogens in China, 2016 –2018

ConclusionsThe major bacterial pathogens have differences in different age groups, ward types, and regions in Chinese children, and the commonest causing microorganism was theEscherichia coli, especially in neonates and infants. High prevalence of important resistant phenotypes is of a serious concern.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research