Clinical Setting Comparative Analysis of Uropathogens and Antibiotic Resistance: A Retrospective Study Spanning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in uropathogens has been increasing in Australia. Many nations observed heightened AMR during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but it is not known how this may vary across clinical settings and in nations with lower infection rates.

Methods

We investigated the uropathogen composition and corresponding antibiotic resistance of 775 559 Australian isolates from the community, hospitals, and aged care facilities before (2016-2019) and during (2020-2022) the COVID-19 pandemic. A mathematical model was developed to predict the likelihood of resistance to currently recommended antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Results

Among uropathogens originating from the community, hospitals, and aged care

SUBMITTER: Young AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853000 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature