J Postgrad Med
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This study aimed to determine the bacterial profile and their antibiotic spectrum in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and investigate the risk factors for VAP and the presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. ⋯ The study revealed a high prevalence of Gram-negative among VAP patients. A significant prevalence of MDR pathogens was observed in early and late-onset VAP, along with high resistance to carbapenems. This necessitates a reassessment of the current use of antibiotics and highlights the need for further studies to choose alternative treatments for empirical antibiotic coverage.