Urinary tract infections: outpatient antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in the Algarve region

Ramalhinho, Isabel; Magalhaes, J.; Pinho, S.; Ataide Ferreira, J.; Cavaco, A.; Mota Filipe, H.; Cabrita da Silva, J.

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Background and objective: Microbial resistance to antibiotics continues to emerge as a significant global health concern. The misuse of antibiotics is an important factor contributing to the development of antibiotic resistance by bacteria. Urinary tract infection is among the most common bacterial infections, being Escherichia coli the main etiological agent.