Epidemiological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance in Urinary Tract Infections Among Elderly Women

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in older women, especially those over 65 years of age. Physiological changes related to aging, comorbidities, and frequent use of medical devices such as urinary catheters increase susceptibility. Increasing antimicrobi...

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Main Authors:	Francisco José Barbas Rodrigues, Patrícia Coelho, Sónia Mateus, João Metello, Miguel Castelo-Branco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:	Women
Subjects:	urinary tract infections (UTIs) antibiotic resistance antibiotic stewardship epidemiology of UTIs elderly women
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4184/5/2/16
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