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Bivariate analyses (Chi-square and Mann\u2013Whitney U tests) and multivariable logistic regression were performed to evaluate associations between ESBL production and demographic, clinical, and institutional variables.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 4,808 non-carbapenem-resistant\n                      <jats:italic>Klebsiella pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>\n                      isolates were included after applying exclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of the presumptive ESBL phenotype was 22.9% (n\u2009=\u20091,100). In bivariate analysis, ESBL phenotype was significantly associated with male sex, older age, inpatient care, hospital type, and specimen type, particularly urine and blood samples. In multivariable analysis, male sex, inpatient status, and urine specimens remained independently associated, along with variability across specific hospitals, indicating the influence of institutional factors. The model showed limited discriminative ability (AUC\u2009=\u20090.62) and low explanatory power (pseudo-R\u00b2 0.03\u20130.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec005\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The presumptive ESBL phenotype in\n                      <jats:italic>Klebsiella pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>\n                      is highly prevalent and increasing over time. Its association with demographic, clinical, and institutional factors highlights the multifactorial nature of antimicrobial resistance and supports the need for strengthened surveillance and targeted antimicrobial stewardship strategies.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1371\/journal.pone.0352453","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,4]],"date-time":"2026-08-04T17:25:04Z","timestamp":1785864304000},"page":"e0352453","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.corrections_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase phenotype in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Meta Department hospitals, Colombia, 2018\u20132022: A retrospective analytical cross-sectional study"],"prefix":"10.1371","volume":"21","author":[{"given":"Nancy 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