Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing uropathogens in aminu Kano teaching hospital, Northwestern Nigeria.

Background: UTI is the most common nosocomial infection among hospitalized patients. Emerging increasing resistance has been observed among uropathogens of the family enterobacterales. Extended spectrum beta lactamase genes encode for multidrug resistance and unrestricted use of antibiotics in hospitals provides an environment for spread of infections with limited treatment options.