The Culture and Sensitivity Pattern of Urinary Tract Infections in Females of Reproductive Age Group

Objective: To determine microorganisms responsible for urinary tract infection in females of reproductive age group and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Place Duration of Study: The study was conducted Sharif Medical City Hospital, Lahore, from June 2009 - June 2010. Study Design: Retrospective study Materials and Methods: A total of 181 midstream urine specimens were collected in sterile containers from suspected urinary tract infected cases of women (reproductive age group) from outdoor and indoor female patients (n=181). The patients included were between the ages of 15-50 years who came through OPD or emergency and whose routine urine examination revealed numerous pus cells on microscopy. These samples were collected from June 2009 to June 2010. Results: 70 specimens were found to be culture positive. The predominant specie was Escherichia coli. Other isolates were Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris and Acinetobacter. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of Escherichia coli was also done by Kirby Bauer Disc Diffusion method using CLSI Standard Guide Lines 2010, which revealed different patterns. Conclusion: Most common urinary tract pathogen in females (reproductive age group) is E. coli and amikacin is the most effective drug. It is suggested that females should be regularly checked and examined by visiting the clinicians. They should be promptly treated after the proper investigations.