Antimicrobial-Resistant Nontyphoidal Salmonella Is Associated with Excess Bloodstream Infections and Hospitalizations

Publication Details

Authors: JK Varma, K Mølbak, TJ Barrett, et al.

Year: 2005

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Publisher: academic.oup.com

Citations: 401

Citations per Year: 20.05

Google Scholar Rank: 4

Author Count: 4

Abstract

Background: Nontyphoidal Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Few studies have explored the health consequences of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella infections. This study examines the association between antimicrobial resistance patterns and severe clinical outcomes, including bloodstream infections and hospitalizations, providing critical evidence for understanding the clinical impact of antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens.

Key Findings

• Antimicrobial resistance significantly associated with severe disease outcomes
• Higher rates of bloodstream infection in resistant strains
• Increased hospitalization requirements for resistant infections
• Public health implications for antimicrobial resistance surveillance
• Evidence supporting targeted treatment protocols

Research Impact

This influential study (401 citations) provided critical evidence linking antimicrobial resistance to severe clinical outcomes in Salmonella infections, informing both clinical treatment guidelines and public health surveillance strategies for antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens.

Publication Access

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