Background: Globally, lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are one of the lead causes of
death. Bacterial and susceptibility profiles are not constant over time and geographically,
and different patient factors can be correlated with those infections. Objective: This study
aimed to scan the bacterial spectrum causing LRTIs, their susceptibility profile and patient
related risk factors. Material and methods: Two hundred sixty-eight specimens from LRTIs
suspected patients attending University Hospital were collected. Specimens included …