Antimicrobial susceptibility in hospitals in Hong Kong: The current status 2009-2011

Hospitals in Hong Kong, like many hospitals in the world, are constantly challenged by the increasing rate of non-susceptible and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Accurate and timely surveillance is essential for effective control. The Hospital Authority of Hong Kong has developed a comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility monitoring system that utilises data obtained from all of its 38 hospitals. In this review, the susceptibility pattern of more than 320 000 isolates covering the period 2009-2011 will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to MDROs.