Antibiotic resistance is a pressing global and local health concern. Outpatient settings play a crucial role in antibiotic consumption and the emergence of resistant bacteria due to the frequent use of antibiotics without proper prescription. Understanding the specific antibiotic resistance patterns prevalent in outpatient settings is essential for antimicrobial stewardship programs that promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics, improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.

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