Publication Name	World Journal of Virology
Manuscript ID	100501
Country	Bahrain

Category	Microbiology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Unveiling the impact: COVID-19's influence on bacterial resistance in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nermin K Saeed, Safiya K Almusawi, Noor A Albalooshi and Mohammed Al-Beltagi
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, 1 Hassan Radwan Street, Tanta 31511, Alghrabia, Egypt. mbelrem@hotmail.com
Key Words	Bahrain.; Antimicrobial stewardship; Salmaniya Medical Complex; Microbiology laboratory; Surveillance; Multidrug-resistant organisms; COVID-19 pandemic; Antibiotic susceptibility; Bacterial isolates; Antimicrobial resistance
Core Tip	This study highlights the critical role of continuous surveillance in tracking bacterial isolates and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for robust antimicrobial stewardship programs to address the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms. Regularly updated treatment protocols, informed by local epidemiological data, are essential for optimizing therapeutic strategies. The collaboration between microbiology laboratories and clinical teams is vital for timely diagnostics, which guide effective antimicrobial therapy. This study provides valuable insights that can inform healthcare practices and contribute to global efforts in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Citation	<p>Saeed NK, Almusawi SK, Albalooshi NA, Al-Beltagi M. Unveiling the impact: COVID-19's influence on bacterial resistance in the Kingdom of Bahrain. <i>World J Virol</i> 2025; 14(1): 100501</p>

Received	2024-08-18 10:32
Peer-Review Started	2024-08-18 10:32
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-10-22 04:46
Revised	2024-10-22 22:03
Second Decision	2024-11-15 02:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-11-15 08:51
Articles in Press	2024-11-15 08:51
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Typeset the Manuscript	2024-11-19 09:40

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