Trends in antibiotics resistance for urinary tract infections - A five-year retrospective study in India

Analysis of 135 culture-positive urinary tract infection (UTI) cases at a tertiary care center to evaluate trends in antibiotic resistance is of interest. <i>escherichia coli</i> remained the most prevalent uropathogen, followed by <i>Klebsiella</i> and <i>Pseudomonas species</i>. Resistance to commonly used antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and ampicillin increased significantly over the years, while sensitivity to nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin remained relatively preserved. A worrying rise in multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains was noted, particularly among hospitalized patients. Thus, the need for region-specific antibiotic stewardship to curb escalating resistance patterns is shown.