Antimicrobial susceptibility cumulative reports

作者:Canut Blasco Andres; Calvo Jorge; Carlos Rodriguez Diaz Juan; Martinez Martinez Luis*
来源:Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica, 2016, 34(8): 524-530.
DOI:10.1016/j.eimc.2015.03.019

摘要

Cumulative reports on antimicrobial susceptibility tests data are important for selecting empirical treatments, as an educational tool in programs on antimicrobial use, and for establishing breakpoints defining clinical categories. These reports should be based on data validated by clinical microbiologists using diagnostic samples (not surveillance samples). In order to avoid a bias derived from including several isolates obtained from the same patient, it is recommended that, for a defined period, only the first isolate is counted. A minimal number of isolates per species should be presented: a figure of > = 30 isolates is statistically acceptable. The report is usually presented in a table format where, for each cell, information on clinically relevant microorganisms-antimicrobial agents is presented. Depending on particular needs, multiple tables showing data related to patients, samples, services or special pathogens can be prepared.

  • 出版日期2016-10