Multidrug resistance patterns and carbapenemase production among Gram-negative bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections in hospitalized patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

This study showed high prevalence of multidrug resistance and carbapenemase production among K. pneumoniae, Acinetobacter spp., and P. aeruginosa in the study area, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen infection prevention and control measures and to promote antimicrobial stewardship programs.