Publications by authors named "Oana Plavitu"
Antibiotics (Basel)
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates antimicrobial resistance trends in bacterial uropathogens from patients in Western Romania during the pandemic (January 2020 - December 2022), revealing significant challenges in managing UTIs amidst COVID-19 pressures.
- - A total of 378 positive urine samples were analyzed, with the most common uropathogen being E. coli (46.3% of cases) and significant resistance noted in E. coli to various antibiotics, including a rise in carbapenemase production to 52.5%.
- - The findings emphasize the need for improved infection control and antibiotic stewardship to tackle the rising antimicrobial resistance, particularly among Gram-negative bacteria, as healthcare systems adapt post-pandemic.
