Shifting Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Uropathogens: A 20‐Year Analysis of Urine Cultures

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the changes in antimicrobial susceptibility of uropathogens over the past 20 years.
• Conducted a 20-year surveillance of urine cultures to assess susceptibility patterns.
• Analyzed resistance rates in specific pathogens, focusing on E. coli and fluoroquinolone (FQ) resistance.
• Emphasized the importance of local data in guiding antibiotic choices.
• Identified complex, species-specific antimicrobial resistance patterns.
• Reported a high rate of FQ resistance in E. coli, which has plateaued recently.
• Highlighted the necessity for continuous facility-level surveillance for effective antimicrobial stewardship.

Abstract