The study examines the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in a hospital in Venezuela, highlighting their potential threat to public health.
Most of the analyzed strains showed virulence factors and mobility, with a significant increase in MDR and XDR strains from 2009 to 2016, linked to specific genes and resistance traits.
The findings suggest a strong connection between MDR/XDR strains and severe clinical conditions, emphasizing risks for patients and the possibility of infection spread within the community.