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ArticleJAC-antimicrobial resistance2025

Patterns of antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda and Tanzania.

Vitus Silago, Katherine Keenan, Martha F Mushi, Catherine Kansiime, Benon Asiimwe, Benjamin Sunday, Joel Bazira, Alison Sandeman, Wilber Sabiiti, Jeremiah Seni and 3 more

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Vitus SilagoDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4178-3254
Katherine KeenanGeography & Sustainable Development, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9670-1607
Martha F MushiDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3511-2523
Catherine KansiimeDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062 University Rd, Kampala, Uganda.
Benon AsiimweDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062 University Rd, Kampala, Uganda.
Benjamin SundayDepartment of Microbiology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Joel BaziraDepartment of Microbiology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Alison SandemanGeography & Sustainable Development, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK.
Wilber SabiitiGeography & Sustainable Development, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK.
Jeremiah SeniDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2420-5329
Matthew T G HoldenGeography & Sustainable Development, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4958-2166
Stephen E MshanaDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania.
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Abstract

Background: Increased antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic has driven antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study assessed AMR patterns in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Uganda and Tanzania before and during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among UTI patients at healthcare facilities in Mbarara (Uganda) and Mwanza (Tanzania) between March 2019-September 2020 and January-December 2021. Mid-stream urine samples were collected and analysed following standard procedures. AMR patterns were compared across the two periods. Results: A total of 5563 patients were enrolled from Mwanza (55.0%, Conclusions: This study provides critical insights into AMR trends in UTI pathogens in Tanzania and Uganda, emphasizing the need for stringent antimicrobial stewardship, requiring ongoing surveillance and targeted interventions.

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