A Retrospective Study of Analysis on Antibiotic Resistance in Uti

Abstract

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To study the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among patients with urinary tract infections.

METHODOLOGY: This observational study at Aware Global Hospital, Hyderabad, studied antibiotic resistance and prescribing behavior in UTIs. Information was gathered from 60 patients with bacterial infections in the nephrology department for six months.

RESULTS: UTI was more prevalent in females (60%) compared to males (40%). Hypertension (25%) and diabetes were the most prevalent comorbidities among the 55 patients. The age group of 71-81 years was most affected. E. coli was the most common microorganism. Other diagnoses included viral pyrexia (11%), acute gastroenteritis (7%), LRTI, and type 1 respiratory failure. Magnex forte (9%) and ciprofloxacin were some of the antibiotics prescribed with resistance.

CONCLUSION: UTI antibiotic resistance was highest in the 71-81 years age group, more so in females. Resistance to imipenem was considerable. Comorbidities were generally hypertension and diabetes. The most frequently used antibiotics tended to have the greatest rates of resistance.