The Spread of Multi Drug Resistant Infections Is Leading to an Increase in the Empirical Antibiotic Treatment Failure in Cirrhosis: A Prospective Survey

Abstract

Multi-resistant infections are increasing in hospitalized cirrhotic patients. A better knowledge of the epidemiological characteristics is important to improve the efficacy of empirical antibiotic therapy. The use of preventive measures aimed at reducing the spread of multi-resistant bacteria is also essential.