Prevalence of Gram-negative bacteria and antibiotic resistance in intensive care unit in King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Backgroundand aim:The prevalence of gram-negative bacteria and antibiotic resistance in intensive care units is a significant concern in healthcare settings worldwide. Gram-negative bacteria pose a substantial threat to ICU patients due to their ability to cause healthcare-associated infections.So, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of MDR gram-negative bacteria in the ICU of King Fahad Specialist Hospital, their risk, and prognostic factors.