Uro-pathogens: Multidrug resistance and associated factors of community-acquired UTI among HIV patients attending antiretroviral therapy in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections are common bacterial and fungal infections in humans, occurring both in the community and in immunocompromised patients in healthcare settings. Urinary tract infections have a significant health impact on HIV-infected patients. Nowadays, drug-resistant pathogens are widespread poses a serious clinical risk, and causes urinary tract infection. The common agents of bacteria and fungi that cause urinary tract infection are Escherichia coli followed by Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Enterococcus faecalis, group B streptococcus, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida. albicans. This study aimed to investigate uro-pathogen, multidrug resistance pattern of bacteria, and associated factors of com

SUBMITTER: Tilahun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11142584 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature