International Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance in Cirrhosis-Related Infections

What is this study about? This study tracks antibiotic resistance in patients with cirrhosis who develop bacterial infections. Cirrhosis is a condition where the liver is severely scarred, and people with cirrhosis are at high risk for serious bacterial infections. Why is this study important? Bacterial infections are common in patients with cirrhosis, affecting 25-46% of those who are hospitalized. These infections can be life-threatening, with 1 in 4 patients dying from complications. Many of these infections are becoming harder to treat because the bacteria are resistant to antibiotics. Infections caused by resistant bacteria are increasing, which makes finding the right antibiotic quickly even more difficult. In other regions of the world, guidelines exist to help doctors choose the right antibiotics for cirrhosis patients. However, in Latin America, we don't have specific guidel