COVID-19 pandemic impact on antibiotics sensitivity of E. coli and K. pneumoniae from urine specimens: a retrospective study
Conclusions: The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern for urine isolates showed an increased overall sensitivity and an increased resistance to ceftriaxone and gentamicin during the pandemic period. Our results highlight the need for revising and updating the antimicrobial stewardship programs post-COVID pandemic utilizing local data.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad A Abu Lubad, Munir A Abu-Helalah, Tahany S Al-Hajaia, Kholoud A Al-Hutaibat, Amin A Aqel, Hamed Alzoubi Source Type: research
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