CURRENT SPECTRUM OF WOUND INFECTION PATHOGENS AND THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN MILITARY PERSONNEL

Abstract

The etiological structure of wound infections in military personnel was investigated, and the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of the isolated microorganisms were determined. A broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens was identified, with particular emphasis on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and staphylococci. A high prevalence of multidrug-resistant and pandrug-resistant strains was observed, particularly among Gram-negative bacteria. Microorganisms isolated as components of microbial associations demonstrated less favorable antimicrobial susceptibility profiles than those recovered as monocultures. These findings highlight the challenges associated with selecting appropriate empirical antibacterial therapy for combat-related wounds. The results underscore the need for systematic local microbiological surveillance and continuous monitoring of antimicrobial resistance among wound infection pathogens.