Major blood stream infection-causing bacterial pathogens, antimicrobial resistance patterns and trends: a multisite retrospective study in Asmara, Eritrea (2014-2022).

ABSTRACT:

Background

An important knowledge gap exists on the epidemiology of blood stream infections (BSIs) in low-middle-income countries (LMICs). In this retrospective analysis, we evaluated the etiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and trends of BSIs in Eritrea.

Methods

The study reviewed 9-year records (January 2014- December 2022) of 3153 patients with blood culture results available in the National Health Laboratory (NHL) archives. Relevant data included age, sex, hospital/care center, and year.

Result

During the surveillance period, we examined data from 3153 patients (1797 (57.0%) men vs. 1356 (43.0%) females, and 1.2 years (Q1: 0.01 months - Q3: 15 years). Of the samples submitted, 1026 (35.5%) samples were positive for the presence of pathogens (663(64.6%) pathoge

SUBMITTER: Andemichael YG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846260 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature