Investigation of antibiotic resistance against pathogens isolated from respiratory samples in intensive care units after SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

The findings highlight a marked escalation in AMR following the COVID-19 pandemic, likely driven by increased empirical antibiotic use, prolonged ICU stays, expanded use of invasive procedures, and broader steroid administration. This study underscores the deepening AMR crisis in ICUs and provides critical data from Turkey that may support global antimicrobial stewardship efforts.