Descriptive cross-sectional study shows high prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms in pediatrics with LRTIs, indicating urgent need for improved infection control.
Key Points
Overall, 46.54% of bacterial isolates in pediatric patients with LRTIs were identified as multidrug-resistant organisms.
ICU patients showed a significantly higher prevalence of MDROs at 57.14%, compared to 42.58% in ward patients.
Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the most common bacteria found, with high resistance to β-lactams.
Findings stress the need for effective antimicrobial stewardship and infection control strategies in pediatric care.