Ethiopian Journal of Health Development · 2010 · 50 citations · 5 references
Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyAntimicrobial ResistanceAntimicrobial Resistance EpidemiologyMedical MicrobiologyAntibacterial ResistanceAntibiotic ResistanceAntimicrobial Resistance ControlResistance In Gram-negative BacteriaResistance In Gram-positive BacteriaUrinary Tract InfectionsAntimicrobial Resistance In Urinary Tract InfectionsAntimicrobial Resistance PatternsDrug Resistance Pattern AnalysisMultiple Resistance MechanismsUrinary Tract Infection Antibiotic StewardshipUrinary Tract Infection Antibiotic Therapy
Urinary tract infections are common health problems and vary according to geography and regions. A retrospective analysis was conducted to determine the antimicrobial resistance of bacterial isolates from urine at Felege HiwotReferral Hospital from September 2003 to June 2008. From 529 urine specimens, bacterial isolates were found in 160 [(30.2%) (95% CI: 26.3-34.1%)]. Of these, 116 (72.5%) of the isolates were gram negatives. Single and multiple drug resistance to the commonly used antibiotics were high among bacterial isolates in the area. Thus, rational use of drugsshould be practiced.
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