Nosocomial Pneumonia in Georgia: A Study of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Versus Non-extended ESBL Gram-Negative Bacterial Profiles
The study highlights a concerning prevalence of ESBL-producing bacteria in nosocomial pneumonia cases, emphasizing the urgent need for improved antibiotic stewardship and infection control practices in Georgian hospitals. Non-ESBL producers displayed susceptibility to advanced antibiotics, presenting potential therapeutic opportunities, though vigilance is required to prevent further resistance development.
Authors
- Shorena Khetsuriani
- Giorgi Mgeladze
- Giorgi Akhvlediani
- Giorgi Maisuradze
- Shota Mrelashvili
- Vakhtang Robakidze
- Ani Papiashvili
Institutions
- Georgian American University (GE)
- Tbilisi State Medical University (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75458
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00