The culture and sensitivity pattern of urinary tract infections in females of reproductive age group. | [Annals of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Tabish Humayun: Department of Microbiology, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Abida Iqbal: Department of Pathology, Sharif Medical City, Lahore, Pakistan; Department of Microbiology, Sharif Medical City, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To determine microorganisms responsible for urinary tract infection in females of reproductive age group and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Materials and Methods: A total of 181 midstream urine specimens were collected in sterile containers from suspected urinary tract infected cases of women (reproductive age group) from outdoor and indoor female patients (n=181). The patients included were between the ages of 15-50 years who came through OPD or emergency and whose routine urine examination revealed numerous pus cells on microscopy. These samples were collected from June 2009 to June 2010. Results: 70 specimens were found to be culture positive. The predominant species was Escherichia coli. Other isolates were Klebsiellapneumoniae, Streptococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris and Acinetobacter. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of Escherichia coli was also done by Kirby Bauer Disc Diffusion method using CLSI Standard Guide Lines 2010, which revealed different patterns.Conclusion: Most common urinary tract pathogen in females (reproductive age group) is E. coli and amikacin is the most effective drug. It is suggested that females should be regularly checked and examined by visiting the clinicians. They should be promptly treated after the proper investigations.

Page(s): 19-22

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Published: Journal: Annals of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Year: 2012

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