A high prevalence of β-lactamase and qnr determinants was observed among imipenem-non-susceptible UPEC, primarily driven by blaTEM and qnrB, frequently detected in B2 isolates. The co-occurrence and correlation of multiple resistance genes highlight the complexity of resistance architectures and underscore the need for ongoing molecular surveillance and strengthened antimicrobial stewardship to limit the dissemination of resistant UPEC.
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