Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns, Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Production, and Associated Risk Factors of Klebsiella Species among UTI-Suspected Patients at Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract

Overall UTI prevalence in our study was lower than that of previous Ethiopian studies. High MDR and ESBL-producing <i>Klebsiella</i> species were detected. Patients' history of antibiotic use, hospitalization, and tight dressing habit were risk factors for UTI. It calls up for improving prevention/control systems of <i>Klebsiella</i> species.