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ArticleNew microbes and new infections2025

Antibiotic resistance patterns of community-acquired urinary tract infections caused by Enterobacterales in Albania.

Silvi Bozo, Irida Ikonomi Hoxha, Silva Tafaj, Teuta Xhindi

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Silvi BozoDepartment of Chemical-Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel", Tirana, Albania.
Irida Ikonomi HoxhaDepartment of Medical Technical Sciences, Aleksandër Moisiu" University, Durrës, Albania.
Silva TafajMicrobiology Department, Regional Hospital Center of Tirana "Shefqet Ndroqi", Tirana, Albania.
Teuta XhindiDepartment of Informatics and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Informatics and Architecture, European University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.

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Background: The escalating rates of antibiotic resistance, especially through Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) production within Enterobacterales represents a critical challenge in the effective management and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This study aims to examine the distribution of pathogens, assess the prevalence of ESBL production, and analyze the resistance patterns of Enterobacterales isolated from outpatient urocultures in Albania. Methods: Midstream urine specimens from 406 patients were cultured on MacConkey agar and analyzed using the VITEK 2 automated system (bioMérieux, France). Samples with a bacterial count of ≥100,000 CFU/ml were considered positive for UTIs. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software, version 27.0. Results: Among the analyzed samples, 271 (66.7 %) tested positive for UTIs. Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Enterobacterales (88.5 %) were the most common while Conclusions: Our findings highlight the significant issue of antibiotic resistance in community-acquired UTIs in Albania, particularly involving Enterobacterales. Ongoing surveillance and tailored treatment strategies, alongside antibiotic stewardship programs, are crucial to address this growing public health concern.

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AlbaniaAntibiotic resistanceEnterobacteralesESBLUrinary tract infections

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