Prevalence and phenotypic characterization of carbapenem resistance in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria across selected healthcare facilities in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective study

This study highlights the increasing CR burden of Acinetobacter, P. aeruginosa, and K. pneumoniae in the UAE. Regional variations in resistance, particularly the MDR-CR Acinetobacter surge in the NE during the COVID-19 pandemic, stress the need for tailored infection control measures and antimicrobial stewardship.