Repeat gram-negative hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic susceptibility: A systematic review

Repeat HAIs among frequently hospitalized patients may be contributing to the high rates of antibiotic resistance seen in gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in hospital settings. This systematic review examines the state of the literature assessing the association between repeat GNB HAIs and changes in antibiotic susceptibility patterns. A systematic search of English language published literature was conducted to identify studies in peer-reviewed journals from 2000 to 2015. Studies must have assessed drug resistance in repeat GNB infections longitudinally at the patient level.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research