Urinary Tract Infections Caused by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing and Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales in Saudi Arabia: Impact of Catheterization.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) significantly contribute to global rates of UTI. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and trends of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales and CRE in patients with CAUTIs and non-CAUTIs. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 4262 UTI-positive urine cultures was conducted at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (January 2022-November 2023). Demographic, clinical, and microbiological data were obtained from hospital records. Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested using the Vitek^® System; ESBL and CRE were identified using Ezy MIC™ strips and Xpe

SUBMITTER: Sawan AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12654839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature