Microbiological Spectrum and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Culture-Positive Thoracic and Respiratory Specimens in Syria: A Retrospective Laboratory-Based Study

Background

Thoracic and respiratory infections require timely microbiological diagnosis, whereas pathogen distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility may vary substantially across settings and specimen types. Local laboratory-based data can therefore support antimicrobial-resistance surveillance and interpretation of culture results.