Publications by authors named "Zahra Hnaineh"
Prevalence of bacteremia and antimicrobial resistance pattern among patients in South Lebanon.
Am J Infect Control
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the prevalence of bacteremia and patterns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in South Lebanon, analyzing 76 positive blood cultures from two local hospitals between September 2023 and March 2024.
- - Results showed an equal split of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, with Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus coagulase negative being the most common, and notable resistance to antibiotics was identified, including genes for extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) and carbapenemase-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE).
- - The findings highlight significant rates of bacteremia and AMR in the region, emphasizing the urgent need for improved antibiotic stewardship and infection control measures.