The prevalence of multiple drug resistant urinary tract infections
Faisal Alhomayani, Naif M. Alazwari, Mohammed S. Alshhrani, Ali S. Alkhudaydi, Abdullah S. Basaba, Tariq Alharthi, Muhanad M. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Aljuaid, Nasser M. Alosimi, Abdulmajeed M. Alqethami
Abstract
<h3>Objectives:</h3> To determine the prevalence and patterns of antibiotic resistance, risk factors, and appropriate empiric therapy for multidrug-resistant <i>Enterococcus</i> (MDRE) urinary tract infections (UTIs) at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (KAASH), Taif, Saudi Arabia. <h3>Methods:</h3> All patients attending KAASH with MDRE UTIs between January 2018 and December 2020 were enrolled in the study. After ethical approval, data were analyzed. <h3>Results:</h3> The most common causative organisms were Gram-negative and anaerobes, and the most sensitive antibiotics were ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone. <h3>Conclusion:</h3> Based on our analyses, regular culture and sensitivity should be made routine to gather information regarding susceptibility patterns, thereby reducing drug resistance in our setups.