Dr. Mohammed Abu Zeid, Medical Analysis Consultant and Head of the Medical Sciences Division of the General Syndicate of Scientific Professions, warned of the remarkable growth of the phenomenon of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is increasingly threatening the health of patients inside hospitals.
In private statements, Abu Zeid explained that the current situation has become very dangerous, as doctors are forced to return to the guidance of international bodies, such as CLSI, to search for the few antibiotics that are still effective against some strains of bacteria. Often several medications need to be combined in minute amounts after all available treatment options have been exhausted.
Abu Zeid attributed the crisis to an "unjustified" behavior of doctors relying on broad-spectrum antibiotics as a quick fix, leading to the omission of a bacterial culture procedure, which is the most accurate way to determine the type of microbe responsible for infection. He pointed out that the wrong use of antibiotics contributes to the development of new immunity in bacteria, leading to treatment failure and the emergence of more resistant strains.
He stressed the importance of a farm and microbiota sensitivity test to determine the right type of antibiotic for treatment. However, he acknowledged the practicality of this step, as the farm takes about 72 hours, which may cause emergency treatment delays.
In addition, Abu Zeid agreed with the opinion of doctors that the practical solution lies in prescribing a broad-spectrum antibiotic as a primary treatment with the need to take a sample for transplantation before starting the first dose. This strategy ensures that treatment is not delayed and allows the treatment plan to be adjusted based on farm results, preventing the infection from developing into a chronic condition.
Abu Zeid concluded by saying that this method remains the best option until faster technologies are developed to identify the types of bacteria and measure the response of antibiotics in a shorter time, which will be a positive shift in the fields of modern medicine and public health.
