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Virulence genes and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of

Mohammad Yousef Memar, Masoud Vosughi, Yalda Rahbar Saadat, Mohammadreza Ardalan, Mina Yekani, Bahram Niknafs, Sepideh Zununi Vahed

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Mohammad Yousef MemarInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-0328-4753
Masoud VosughiKidney Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.
Yalda Rahbar SaadatKidney Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.
Mohammadreza ArdalanKidney Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.
Mina YekaniInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.
Bahram NiknafsKidney Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.
Sepideh Zununi VahedKidney Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0179-4562

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent among hospitalized patients, constituting the most frequent health-care infections. Uropathogenic Methods: A total of 100 UPEC isolates were collected from nosocomial UTIs at Imam Reza Hospitals in Tabriz, Iran, spanning from April 2022 to January 2023. The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns were evaluated using the disk diffusion method, along with the detection of broad-spectrum β-lactam enzymes (ESBLs) and carbapenemases. The ability of isolates to form biofilms was assessed using the microtiter-plate method, while the PCR method was employed to identify the presence of virulence genes. Results: The highest resistance was observed toward piperacillin (82%), followed by aztreonam and ciprofloxacin (81%), while the lowest resistance was found against piperacillin/tazobactam (12%) and meropenem (9%). ESBLs were detected in 62% of the isolates. The microtiter-plate results revealed strong, moderate, and weak biofilm formation abilities in 32%, 33%, and 24% of the isolates, respectively. The most prevalent virulence gene was Conclusion: The elevated levels of resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents, coupled with the co-presence of virulence genes and biofilm formation abilities, contribute to the persistence of UPEC-related infections, particularly in hospitalized patients. These findings underscore the necessity of implementing an effective program to control nosocomial UTIs caused by UPEC in the healthcare centers.

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antibioticsbiofilmurinary tract infectionsuropathogenic Escherichia colivirulence

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