A Proposed Evidence-Based Local Guideline for Definition of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR), Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) and Pan Drug-Resistant (PDR) Bacteria by the Microbiology Laboratory

Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) are defined as microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, that to one or more classes of antimicrobial agents. These pathogens frequently most available agents and deserve special attention in healthcare facilities. Generally, MDRO infections have clinical manifestations similar caused by susceptible pathogens. Despite two different classifications WHO CDC, still there debates about update definition MDROs medical literature. Here we provide an updated local guideline for definitions various microbiology laboratory.