Antibiotics once regarded as magic bullets are no more considered so. Overuse of
antibiotics in humans, agriculture, and animal husbandry has resulted in the emergence of a …

The modified carbapenem inactivation method (mCIM) recommended by the Clinical and
Laboratory Standards Institute is not applicable for detecting carbapenemases in …

The sense of coherence (SOC) is defined as a personal orientation to life. People with
higher SOC are better at dealing with stressful situations, psychological stress, and …

Multidrug-resistant strains are frequent causes of nosocomial infections. The majority of
nosocomial infections, particularly in critical care units (ICU), have been linked to A …

Introduction Acinetobacter spp., in particular A. baumannii, are opportunistic pathogens
linked to nosocomial pneumonia (particularly ventilator-associated pneumonia), central-line …

Aminoglycosides are used to treat infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter
baumannii (CRAB) strains. However, resistance to aminoglycosides has increased …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data in the pediatric population are limited,
particularly in developing countries. This study assessed the AMR profile and key resistance …

Purpose Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a common consequence of infectious diseases
and cause high morbidity and mortality. Appropriate antibiotic use is critical for patients' …

Methods: This cross-sectional interventional study was conducted on single medical cohort
comprising of 145 final-year undergraduate medical students of the academic year 2022-23 …

Rise in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections, especially among
immunocompromised patients in healthcare settings is an imminent threat as they are …