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October 27, 2025AntibioticsOpen Access

Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance at a Greek Tertiary Hospital over a 7-Year Period, Including the COVID-19 Pandemic

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EMEleni MylonaSKSofia KostourouDGDimitroula Giankoula

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Overview

Analysis shows increased antimicrobial resistance in bacteria within a Greek hospital, suggesting urgent updates for infection control measures.

Key Points

  • Overall antimicrobial resistance experienced a transient peak in 2021, indicating fluctuating trends influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The study found significant increases in multidrug-resistant bacteria within the medical sector, highlighting the challenge posed by antimicrobial resistance.
  • Trend analysis employed Joinpoint regression to evaluate data obtained from patients over a seven-year span.
  • Findings underline the necessity for revisions in therapy guidelines and robust infection prevention strategies to improve patient outcomes.

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Mylona et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ff87e9c8c50a61f2bdd2cfhttps://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14111067
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