Risk Factors of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infection among Hospitalized Patients

Conclusion This study confirms that prior use of antimicrobials such as piperacillin/tazobactam and amikacin can significantly increase CRAB and CSAB infections in hospitalized patients. The prior use of meropenem increased CRAB infections, but not CSAB infections, in patients who were hospitalized 3 months after the drug exposure. Diabetes and ventilator use were also associated with a high rate of CRAB and CSAB infections.
Source: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research