Retrospective analysis reports rising antimicrobial resistance rates in bacterial infections, highlighting urgent public health threats.
Key Points
Among 3,720 patients, 19.7% had bacterial infections, primarily urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli.
Resistance rates for multidrug-resistant bacteria exceeded 90% to key antibiotics, indicating severe treatment challenges.
The study analyzed clinical records using SPSS, capturing prevalence and trends in a reference laboratory setting.
Antimicrobial resistance rates fluctuated over time, with significant increases for aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones, stressing the need for targeted interventions.