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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Prevalence of bacterial infections, antimicrobial sensitivity, and resistance patterns in respiratory samples.

Hafiza Tuba Ashiq, Zubair Shaheen, Seed Asiri, Wajid Syed, Maliha Khalid Khan, Imran Ahmad Khan, Imtiaz Gull, Muhammad Omer Iqbal, Bandar S Alharbi

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  1. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance ofInfectious disease reports · 2026
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Hafiza Tuba AshiqDepartment of Pathobiology and Biomedical Science, MNS University of Agriculture Multan 6600, Pakistan.
Zubair ShaheenDepartment of Pulmonology, South Punjab Hospital Multan 6600, Pakistan.
Seed AsiriDepartment of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia.
Wajid SyedDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia.
Maliha Khalid KhanDepartment of Pathobiology and Biomedical Science, MNS University of Agriculture Multan 6600, Pakistan.
Imran Ahmad KhanDepartment of Pharmacy, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan 60000, Pakistan.
Imtiaz GullFatima Tu Zahra Department of Life Sciences, Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences Multan 60000, Pakistan.
Muhammad Omer IqbalCollege of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China.
Bandar S AlharbiDepartment of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud University Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

objectiveRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a significant global health concern, particularly with the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial pathogens, resistance patterns, and gender-specific differences among patients with RTIs admitted to a tertiary-level hospital in South Punjab, Pakistan.

methodsThe retrospective study, which lasted from September 2023 to February 2024, included 194 patients with bacterial RTIs. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, and bacterial isolates were analyzed. The antibiotic susceptibility of 194 bacterial isolates was assessed using the disc diffusion method. Bacteria were classified as extensively drug-resistant (XDR), multidrug-resistant (MDR), or pan-drug-resistant (PDR) based on standard criteria. The impact of bacterial resistance on mortality and ICU admissions was examined using multivariate Cox regression analysis.

resultsThe study cohort had a mean age of 66.5 ± 10.8 years, with 76.4% being male. ICU admissions were higher among males (25%) than females (9%).

conclusionThe study underscores the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance in RTIs, with significant gender-based disparities. The high prevalence of MDR bacteria highlights the urgent need for targeted antibiotic stewardship programs and infection control measures to mitigate the impact of drug-resistant respiratory infections.

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bacterial infections/microbiologydrug resistancedrug sensitivityRespiratory disease

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PMID40950313
PMCPMC12432710

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