Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on antimicrobial resistance among major pathogens causing healthcare-associated infection
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
123
Journal Issue
1
Pages
123-132
Date Issued
2024-01-12
Author(s)
Chang, Che-Hao
Tien, Kuei-Lien
Lin, Li-Min
Lee, Tai-Fen
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused great impact on healthcare systems, including antibiotic usage and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections at hospitals. We aim to investigate the trends of antimicrobial resistance among the major pathogens causing healthcare-associated infection (HAI) at intensive care units (ICU).
Subjects
Antibiotic usage; COVID-19 pandemic; Healthcare-associated infection; Multi-drug resistant bacteria
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Type
journal article