Description Module
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Description Module
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2025-12-24 @ 9:42 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 9:42 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07172932
Brief Summary:
In this study, we first aimed to reveal the resistance profile of Enterobacteriales bloodstream infections at our center.
We evaluated data from patients with ESBL, colistin, and carbapenem resistance and identified resistance risk factors.
We then reviewed our approach to managing the infection based on the results obtained.Patients were grouped according to resistance patterns and resistance status and compared retrospectively.
Detailed Description:
Antibiotic resistance represents one of the most urgent and serious challenges confronting modern healthcare systems. This problem is particularly critical in intensive care units (ICUs), where bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by resistant organisms are frequently associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, therapeutic failures, and high mortality rates.
Over the past decade, the incidence of bloodstream infections due to Enterobacterales species has risen substantially worldwide. These pathogens possess diverse resistance mechanisms that undermine the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotics. Among the most clinically significant are extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), carbapenemase production, and the emergence of colistin resistance phenotypes. These mechanisms not only limit empiric treatment options but also complicate infection control practices and contribute to the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms across healthcare facilities.
In Turkey, national and multicenter surveillance data indicate that resistance rates among ICU isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli often exceed the European average. This situation directly impacts empiric antibiotic therapy by reducing the likelihood of initial treatment success, while also facilitating the nosocomial transmission of resistant strains. Consequently, optimizing empiric therapy strategies and strengthening infection control measures are of paramount importance in ICUs.
The present study was designed to retrospectively evaluate all cases of Enterobacterales bloodstream infections (EBSIs) diagnosed in our center between 2019 and 2022. The primary objectives were:
To identify the prevalence and distribution of key antibiotic resistance phenotypes (including ESBL, carbapenem, and colistin resistance).
To analyze patient- and treatment-related risk factors associated with the emergence of resistance.
To assess the potential clinical consequences of resistance in terms of morbidity, mortality, and therapeutic outcomes.
To provide evidence-based data that may inform and support the development of local infection control policies and antimicrobial stewardship interventions.
By systematically examining the resistance patterns and associated risk factors in a large cohort of ICU patients, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the epidemiology of resistant Enterobacterales infections. Furthermore, the findings are expected to provide valuable insights for revising empiric treatment guidelines and for guiding infection control strategies tailored to high-risk patient populations.
Study:
NCT07172932
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07172932