Multicenter epidemiology of <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> bloodstream infections in Indian ICUs: building digital surveillance network.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the geospatial epidemiology, clinical features, treatment patterns, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bloodstream infections (BSIs) in Indian intensive care units (ICUs) participating in a standardized healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance program from 2017 to 2024.

Methods

This retrospective, multicentric study analyzed surveillance data from 54 ICUs across India. Standardized HAI definitions and protocols were applied to characterize infection types, clinical outcomes, and antimicrobial susceptibility.

Results

A total of 271 S. maltophilia isolates were identified, with the highest burden in 2023-24 (n = 76, 28.0%). Central line-associated BSIs (CLABSIs) predominated

SUBMITTER: Singh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711849 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature