ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Urinary tract infections are some of the most common infections experienced by humans particularly in adult women. A total of 181 urine samples were collected in sterile universal containers from patients attending the MKCG Medical College Hospital, Berhampur, for antibiotic sensitivity pattern study in the Microbiology Department Laboratory. Upon culture for 24 hours, microscopic and biochemical examinations, six bacterial species were isolated. Among them Escherichia coli was found to be the most frequent bacterial species accounting highest percentage of infections followed by Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. Out of 13 antibiotic discs tested, highest sensitivity towards major causative bacterial species was noticed for Linezolid followed by Amikacin and Gentamycin. In order to avoid renal complicacy and successful treatment of urinary tract infections, updated information of antibiogram is essential.
Urinary tract infections, Uropathogens, Antibiotics, Antibiotic Sensitivity tests, Drug resistance
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