Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections Among Patients Attending Arriada Laboratory in Alzawia City, Libya

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is a persistent global problem that can affect all ages. It affects women more than men due to anatomy and physiological function. It is also considered as common cause of hospital visits. Bacteria are the main causative agents of these infections, although more rarely, other microorganisms, such as fungi and some viruses, have been reported to be responsible for UTIs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of UTI and identify causative microbe and associated risk factors associated among patients attending Arriada Laboratory in Alzawia Libya. A total of 203 morning mid-stream urine samples were examined using standard microbiology methods. The questionnaire was submitted to all patients to collect information such as age, gender, marital and occupational status. Patients who have UTI due to bacterial infection were 61/203 (30%). The most common bacterial isolates were E. coli with 36/61 (59%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae 18/61 (29.5%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 5/61 (8.2%) and Proteus mirabilis 2/61 (3.3%). Our study showed a significant relationship between the age and UTIs (P<0.05). In the age group 21-30 prevalence of bacterial causing UTIs were higher with 18/61 (29.5%) compared to other age group ≥ 60 which was 1/61 (1.6%). there was no-significant association (P>0.05%) between UTIs and sex, marital and occupational status.