Bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance of responsible pathogens in Ukraine: results of a multicenter study (2013-2015).

Objective: Introduction: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. However data of BSI from Ukraine are scarce. The aim: To obtain the first national estimates of the current incidence of BSI and antimicrobial resistance of responsible pathogens, and associated mortality in Ukraine.