Pathogen Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Among Enterobacteriaceae Causing Hospital-associated Intra-abdominal Infections in Adults in the United States (2012-2013)

Proper empiric antimicrobial treatment, including combining appropriate agents, of HA-IAI requires detailed understanding of the epidemiology of common pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns. In light of rising rates of antimicrobial resistance, ongoing surveillance is critical for clinical decision-making.