Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Common Bacteria Isolated from Blood Stream, Lower Respiratory Tract and Urinary Infections in Intensive Care Unit in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.

Background: The rate of infections in the intensive care units (ICUs) is rising, mainly because of the increasing use of invasive procedures and specialized devices. This study aimed to identify the antibiotic resistance profile of common bacteria isolated from lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), bloodstream infections (BSIs), and urinary infections (UTIs) in ICUs in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In the current retrospective study, the isolates and antibiotic resistance were collected from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for respiratory, blood, and urine samples.