Lessons from an 11-year retrospective cohort study of causing UTI in Imam Hospital Ardabil, Iran.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

The global problem of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria is due to limited treatment options. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, etiology, and management implications of causing UTI at Imam Hospital Ardabil, Iran.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

2340 samples of retrospective data on causing UTIs were collected at Imam Hospital in Ardabil, Iran, spanning from 2012 to 2022. The samples were cultured and isolated, and their antibiotic susceptibility was determined using standard laboratory methods and data were then organized and systematically categorized using Python.

RESULTS

It was found that the lowest level of resistance was related to nitrofurantoin, followed by imipenem. In 2018, the number of patients resistant to trimethoprim was the highest. Cephalexin and ciprofloxacin trends indicate the reduction of the line during this retrospective period. There was a significant correlation between wards and some antibiotics like Cefepime, Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, and Trimethoprim (P-Value <0.05).

CONCLUSION

Significant correlations were identified between specific hospital wards and resistance to antibiotics. These findings underscore the need for continuous surveillance and tailored antibiotic stewardship programs to combat the rising trend of antibiotic resistance.