Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and associated risk factors of bacterial isolate among urinary tract infection suspected patients at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital North west Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infections affecting millions of people worldwide. There is a shortage of comprehensive data addressing the current prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated risk factors in clinically suspected UTI patients.

Objective

To assess the prevalence, bacterial profile, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated risk factors for urinary tract infection among clinically suspected patients.

Method

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, in patients clinically suspected of having a UTI. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected using structured questionnaires. A total of 320 patients were enrolled, and a systematic random sa

SUBMITTER: Tesfa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709778 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature