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Rising threats and evolving trends: Five years of urinary tract infection preva...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Castelo BrancoMiguelBackground/Objective: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a significant public health concern worldwide, yet longitudinal data from Portuguese hospital settings remain limited. This study aimed to characterize epidemiological trends, microbial etiology, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and associated risk factors of UTIs over a five-year period (2018–2022) in a central Portuguese hospital. Methods: In this re...
Epidemiological profile and antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections a...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Metello, João; Castelo-Branco, MiguelUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in older women, especially those over 65 years of age. Physiological changes related to aging, comorbidities, and frequent use of medical devices such as urinary catheters increase susceptibility. Increasing antimicrobial resistance further complicates treatment strategies. This study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of...
Rising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portu...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Caseiro, Armando; Castelo Branco, MiguelThis study explores the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women in central Portugal. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 201 positive urine cultures from pregnant women at a hospital center between January 2018 and December 2022. The data collected included age, hospital admission source, history of antibiotic therapy, catheterization status, id...
Decoding urinary tract infection trends: A 5-year snapshot from Central Portugal
Rodrigues, Francisco; Coelho, Patrícia; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Caseiro, Armando; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Castelo Branco, MiguelIntroduction: This study analyzes urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a hospital in Central Portugal over a five-year period, focusing on bacterial prevalence, patient demographics, and antibiotic resistance patterns. This investigation aims to provide insights that can guide improved infection control and treatment strategies. Methods: A total of 6161 positive urine cultures collected over five years were exami...