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ArticleWorld journal of virology2025

Unveiling the impact: COVID-19's influence on bacterial resistance in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Nermin K Saeed, Safiya K Almusawi, Noor A Albalooshi, Mohammed Al-Beltagi

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Article in World journal of virology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Epidemiological profile of urinary tract infections in children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational study.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2026
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  4. A Nine-Year Review ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Nermin K SaeedMedical Microbiology Section, Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, ‎Governmental Hospitals, Manama 12, Bahrain.
Safiya K AlmusawiMedical Microbiology Section, Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, ‎Governmental Hospitals, Manama 12, Bahrain.
Noor A AlbalooshiMedical Microbiology Section, Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, ‎Governmental Hospitals, Manama 12, Bahrain.
Mohammed Al-BeltagiDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Alghrabia, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAntibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, and understanding local trends in bacterial isolates and their susceptibility patterns is crucial for effective infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced additional complexities, potentially influencing these patterns.

aimTo analyze trends in bacterial isolates and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns at Salmaniya Medical Complex from 2018 to 2023, with a specific focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these trends.

methodsA retrospective analysis of microbiological data was conducted, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. The study included key bacterial pathogens such as

resultsThe study revealed fluctuating trends in the prevalence of bacterial isolates, with notable changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, a significant increase in the prevalence of

conclusionThis study highlights the dynamic nature of bacterial isolates and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns at Salmaniya Medical Complex, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for continuous monitoring and effective anti-microbial stewardship programs to combat the evolving threat of antibiotic resistance. Further research and policy initiatives are required to address the identified challenges and improve patient outcomes in the face of these ongoing challenges.

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Antibiotic susceptibilityAntimicrobial stewardshipBacterial isolatesBahrainCOVID-19 pandemicMultidrug-resistant organismsSalmaniya Medical Complex

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PMID40134836
PMCPMC11612879

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