Study Reveals Significant Burden of Drug-Resistant Hospital Infections in Asia

A multinational study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reveals a substantial and likely underestimated burden of drug-resistant hospital infections in Asia, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Deaths from ventilator-associated pneumonia and bloodstream infections are higher than previously thought. This underscores an urgent need for equitable access to effective therapies and improved antimicrobial stewardship.