Global threats in local wards: Dissemination of high-risk clones resistant to last-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems in Iraqi hospitals

Key Points

• High-risk clones resistant to cephalosporins and carbapenems were identified in Iraqi hospitals, presenting a critical threat.
• More than 70% of isolated strains showed resistance, highlighting the alarming spread of these clones.
• Observational analysis across multiple hospitals assessed bacterial infections and resistance patterns in local wards.
• Urgent public health initiatives are needed to combat rising antibiotic resistance, which threatens treatment effectiveness.