Bloodstream infections at a tertiary referral hospital in Yangon, Myanmar

Conclusions Bloodstream infections are common among patients receiving blood culture at a tertiary hospital in Yangon, Myanmar. Our findings suggest that antimicrobial resistance among invasive bacteria is common, similar to patterns described elsewhere in the region, and highlight the need for locally adapted antimicrobial guidelines for sepsis management.

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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - October 9, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Myat, T. O., Prasad, N., Thinn, K. K., Win, K. K., Htike, W. W., Zin, K. N., Murdoch, D. R., Crump, J. A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research