High rate of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from patients with urinary tract infections in Ifakara-Tanzania: implications for empirical antibiotic treatment guidelines and stewardship programs

High rate of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from patients with urinary tract infections in Ifakara-Tanzania: implications for empirical antibiotic treatment guidelines and stewardship programs

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Sub-Saharan Africa is a significant health threat, with limited data guide treatment. This study investigates multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in rural Tanzania to guide empirical treatment strategies. Meth...

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Main Authors: Magreth Erick Macha, Philipp Kohler, Anja Bösch, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli
Urinary tract infections
Rural-Tanzania
Treatment guidelines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01557-y
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