Bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance patterns among under-fives children with suspected bloodstream infections attending the pediatric clinic of Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized H
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- #Pediatric Health
- #Antimicrobial Resistance
- #Bloodstream Infections
- Prevalence of bloodstream infections among under-five febrile children in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia was 19.2% (54/281).
- Gram-negative bacteria accounted for 80% of isolates, with Klebsiella pneumoniae (31%) being most common.
- High antimicrobial resistance was observed: ampicillin (87.0%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (86.3%), and cefepime (77.8%).
- Lower resistance rates were noted for cefotaxime (37.0%) and meropenem (20.4%).
- Significant factors associated with bloodstream infections: age <1 year, fever duration >7 days, partial immunization, and non-immunization.