Infections and Antibiotherapy: Results of Four Years of Observation in a Romanian Tertiary Hospital.

infection (CDI) is one of the main causes of morbidity associated with antibiotic use, producing both healthcare-associated infections and community infections. This study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics, the clinical outcomes, previous antibiotic exposure, and other risk factors of hospitalized patients with CDI in a tertiary infectious disease hospital in Bucharest, Romania. We performed a descriptive analysis based on four-year surveillance data, collected in a tertiary infectious disease hospital in Bucharest, Romania.

Pseudo-outbreak of Bacillaceae species associated with poor compliance with blood culture collection recommendations.

Purpose: This study describes a pseudo-outbreak of Bacillaceae spp. bloodstream infections that spanned five months starting in May 2023 and the infection prevention measures implemented to control it.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary infectious disease hospital in Bucharest, Romania.

Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance in over 3 Years (2019-2021) in a Tertiary Hospital in Bucharest, Romania.

Background: The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of recorded a steep upward trend over the last two decades, among which carbapenem-resistant (CRKP) is one of the most concerning strains considering the development and spread of AMR. The aim of this study was to analyze the evolution of AMR for and to describe the risk factors of AMR for , including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on non-duplicative isolates collected from patients admitted to a tertiary hospital in Bucharest, Romania, from January 2019 to December 2021.