Detection of antimicrobial susceptibility and integrons among extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing uropathogenic escherichia coli isolates in southwestern Iran

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Urinary tract infections [UTIs] are one of the most prevalent infectious diseases and can lead to a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The emergence of multiple-drug resistant strains, particularly extended-spectrum beta-lactamases [ESBLs] producing strains, has become a global healthcare concern. Our study sought to investigate the antimicrobial resistance pattern and presence of integrons and fimH determinants among uropathogenic Escherichia coli [UPEC] isolates obtained from hospitalized Iranian patients