Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Human Pathogens in Ahmedabad: A One-Year Prospective Study

A study in Ahmedabad, India, analyzed 2204 pathogens and identified Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus as the most frequently isolated pathogens. The study found varying resistance rates to different antibiotics, with E. coli showing a high prevalence of MDR (57%), K. pneumoniae showing 80%, and S. aureus showing MDR in 51%. The study underscores the need for effective strategies to combat AMR in clinical settings and public health policies.