Abstract
is an emerging pathogen classified as a public health concern, that infects critically ill patients and has expressed resistance against antimicrobial therapy. The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological pattern, resistance characteristics and clinical outcomes of
infections in hospitalized patients.
The study included 393
isolates from different clinical specimens as well as the clinical data of 209 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients. The patients' data were obtained from medical and laboratory files. Descriptive statistics and a univariate analysis were used to report and compare the demographics, clinical data, and outcomes.
The
was mostly isolated from the respiratory specimens of ICU patients. The adult patients were more likely to develop serious infections and worse outcomes than were pediatric patients. The most common co-infecting pathogens were SARS-CoV2 and
. The death rate was 44.5% and increased to 47.1% in the case of a respiratory infection. Septic shock was the most significant predictor of mortality. Older age and mechanical ventilation were independent and significant risk factors that worsened the outcomes in patients with respiratory infections.
The identification of
as a threat highlights the importance of surveillance studies in this region.