Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns in patients with urinary tract infections: a three-year retrospective study at a tertiary healthcare center in Lebanon

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• Antimicrobial resistance was identified in over 50% of urinary tract infection cases, complicating treatment options.
• In the three-year retrospective study, resistance was common among E. coli and Klebsiella species, affecting many patients.
• Patterns of resistance were monitored across a diverse patient population at a tertiary healthcare center.
• These findings underscore the need for ongoing surveillance to guide effective treatment strategies and public health policies.