College of Medicine, University of Anbar, Iraq
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered one of the few diseases which cannot be treated by antibiotics. These infections stand second place among the populations who are infected by bacteria. It is also estimated that in a year, among 1000 person nearly 18 individuals are affected by such infections. Additionally, UTIs are mainly caused in hospitalized patients. The aim of current study was to define urinary tract infections (UTIs) analysed in Iraq with specific importance on the bacterial profile, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern.
This study was done at Ramadi Teaching Hospital, Iraq during the period from October 2017 to May2018. A total 142 midstream urine samples were collected, cultured and examined under microscope and suitable biochemical tests were conducted to identify properly. Antimicrobial susceptible tests were performed by means of an automatic system Vitek MS, a highly stable and accuracy equipment for specific isolation and the detection of bacterial sensitivity technique as recommended by Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute guidelines.
In total (75) samples were considered for analysis and nearly 52.81% were pointed as positive samples without contaminants. Among the available isolated bacteria, E.coli was found to be more effective in causing infections and the antibiotics that fight against the bacteria was found to be Amikacin, Gentamicine and Ciproflaxacin, respectively.
It can be concluded that E. coli covered a wider range in causing urinary tract infection conducted in Ramadi Teaching Hospital, In addition, Amikacin, Gentamicine and Ciproflaxacin were the most effective antibiotics against this infection. Antimicrobial drug resistance should be monitored regularly to expand the therapeutic guidelines and principles.
UTI, culture and sensitivity test, E. coli, Amikacin
