Epidemiology and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections Among Female Patients of a Long-Term Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia

This study highlights the increasing prevalence of CRE and ESBL-producing <i>K. pneumoniae</i> infections among female long-term care patients, underscoring the need for enhanced infection control strategies and antimicrobial stewardship programs to mitigate the spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. Targeted interventions, particularly for high-risk patients, are essential for reducing antimicrobial resistance in long-term care settings. Future research should include larger cohorts to further investigate gender-based differences in <i>K. pneumoniae</i> resistance patterns.