Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections. The present study was conducted to assess urinary tract infections among adult population. Materials & Methods: 94 patients with urinary tract infection of both genders were included and complete haemogram, sugar (fasting and postprandial /HbA1c), serum urea creatinine, liver function test, urine for routine and microscopic examination, ultrasound whole abdomen &chest X-ray(P/A) view was obtained. Results: Out of 94 patients, males were 54 and females were 40. Pathogens isolated in UTI were E. coli in 72%, Klebsiella sppin 25%, Pseudomonas spp. In 12%, enterococcus in 11%, staphylococcus aureus in 5%, citrobacterfreundii in 2% and proteus mirabilis in 14%, The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common symptoms were fever in 36%, dysuria in 72%, urgency in 60%, hematuria in 4%, increased frequency in 74%, loin pain in 12%, abdominal pain in 14%, altered sensorium in 14%, nausea in 30% and vomiting in 22%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Pathogens isolated in UTI were E. coli, Klebsiella spp, Pseudomonas spp., enterococcus, staphylococcus aureus, citrobacterfreundii and proteus mirabilis.