Bacterial profiles and antimicrobial susceptibility Pattern among catheterized and non-catheterized Patients with urinary tract infection at jimma university Medical center: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections worldwide, affecting millions of people annually. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common healthcare-associated infections and are frequently complicated by biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance