Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalent organisms causing urinary tract infection (UTl) and their sensitivity patterns. Two private clinics were included in the study. Urine culture/sensitivity was done in all those children where UTI was suspected on clinical grounds. Among 214 urine specimens, 137 (64%) yielded bacterial growth. Mean age of patients was 24 months ± 28 days. 54 (40%) were boys and 83 (60%) were girls. 22 (16%) were below 6 months of age and 85 (62%) were between 6-24 months. E.Coli was the commonest organism isolated/which accounted for 74% of all cases. Other predominant isolates included Streptococcus pyogenes 9%, Proteus 7%, Staphylococcus 7%, and Klebsiella and Pseudomonas each in 1.5% cases. All isolates showed good sensitivity to Quinolones, Urixin, and third generation Cephalosporins. We concluded that E.Coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Proteus and Staphylococcus are the common prevalent organism in UTI. Quinolones and Urixin are the better choices for empirical therapy, if age is not the limiting factor. Amoxycillin-Clavulonate and Gentamycin can still be used as first line drugs in children.
Page(s):
37-39
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Medical Science, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Year: 2004