Antibiogram of uropathogens and associated risk factors among asymptomatic female college students in Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asymptomatic urinary tract infection (asymptomatic bacteriuria and asymptomatic candiduria) may not be routinely detected in sexually active non-pregnant female population at the initial and reversible stages. This is mainly due to the fact that most women may not feel compelled to seek medical attention.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, and factors associated with urinary tract infection (UTI), and antibiogram of the uropathogen isolates among asymptomatic female college students.

Methods

An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted at selected colleges in Dessie from January 2021-March 2021. A total of 422 reproductive age (15 to 49 years) non-pregnant female students were included. Socio-demographic and clin

SUBMITTER: Reda BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10686425 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature