Beta-Lactam Resistance

Objective: Investigate beta-lactam resistance in order to identify the associated factors, the main beta-lactam resistant microorganisms and their complications. Theoretical Framework: Beta-lactam resistance is a worldwide health problem, consisting of the inability to respond to the action of antibiotics. Method: retrospective qualitative cross-sectional study with a descriptive analysis, the data collection technique was a review of scientific articles published from 2018, in Spanish and English, in databases such as Scielo, PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Organizations such as the World Health and Pan American Health. The information was organized in tables. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that resistance to this group of drugs is as common as their free prescription, being gram-negative the most common germs to present resistance; prolonged hospital stay is an aggravating factor in the casuistry. Research Implications: These implications could span medicine, pharmacêutics, epidemiology, public health and environmental management Originality/Value: The relevance and value of this research are evidenced in magnifying this public health problem and taking action on the matter.