article · Cureus
Among 887 patients, the prevalence of HAI was 9.7% (7.7%; 11.6%). The highest prevalence was observed in intensive care units (ICUs) (44.2%). Nosocomial pneumonia was the most common site (26.8%). The main isolated microorganisms were <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> (18.0%) and <i>Escherichia coli</i> (16.0%). All <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> isolated strains were imipenem-resistant. The presence of HAI was significantly associated with the presence of an invasive medical device (p<0.001), a higher physical status score of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) (p<0.001), and a longer hospital stay (p<0.001). Conclusion : The emergence of imipenem-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> (IRAB) represents a serious therapeutic and epidemiological problem requiring the establishment of a system for monitoring the microbial environment and the application of strict hygiene measures.
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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67171
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