Bacterial profile, their antibiotic susceptibility pattern, and associated factors of urinary tract infections in children at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common pediatric infections and contribute to high morbidity and mortality. At present, the antimicrobial resistance emergency has quadrupled worldwide and poses a serious threat to the treatment of patients. However, there have been few studies on UTIs in children in Ethiopia, particularly in the east.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the bacterial profile of urinary tract infections, their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents, and associated factors in under-five children at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, eastern Ethiopia.

Method

We conducted hospital-based quantitative study on 332 consecutively selected under-five children from March 20 to June 10, 2021. Parents and guardians were interviewed to col

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10075463 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature