Abstract
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health issues. After the pandemic of corona virus 2019 (COVID-19), AMR became a challenging complex that needs to be addressed during the corona pandemic. Objectives: Evaluating the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) before and during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study that was conducted at Armed Forces Hospital Jazan, Saudi Arabia using positive cultures` results from microbiology department. Results: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most prevalent microorganisms isolated from the patients. E. coli was the most isolated organism from patients with infections such as: COVID-19 fever, sepsis, urinary tract infections and wound infection. There was no significant change between 2019 and 2020 regarding AMR prevalence. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in the AMR before and during the COVID-19 era thus other large population studies must be conducted to evaluate worldwide evolution of AMR during COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health issues
There was no significant difference in the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) before and during the COVID-19 era other large population studies must be conducted to evaluate worldwide evolution of AMR during COVID-19 pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on AMR will only become clear in the coming years as a lot of published data would become available [5]
Summary
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health issues. The improper and increased usage of antibiotics have led to development and spreading of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is considered a major worldwide health problem. According to the antimicrobial stewardship programs, adjusting the proper usage of antibiotics with correct dose and duration could outcome or at least limit the AMR side effects [1]. Studies showed a significant increase in AMR resulting from COVID-19 pandemic [2]-[4]. The world is suffering to control COVID-19 pandemic, the AMR outbreaks development should be considered. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on AMR will only become clear in the coming years as a lot of published data would become available [5]
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