Article Type
Article
Abstract
Urinary tract infections [UTIs], a significant public health concern, can be brought on by a wide variety of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. The high recurrence rates and evolving antibiotic resistance of uropathogens constitute a serious threat to the financial burden of these disorders. Pathogens in urine can be detected using a variety of diagnostic approaches, which are broadly divided into laboratory-based and point-of-care [POC] detection methods. Many research institutions and companies working in this subject have strived to establish a rapid and accurate pathogen identification because traditional approaches may be time-consuming. The indications and symptoms are further divided into the following three groups: General signs and symptoms like fever; lower urinary tract symptoms including urgency, frequency, and dysuria; and non-specific signs and symptoms such as nausea and malaise. Additionally, the prevalence of UTIs brought on by multidrug resistance [MDR] is rising, which has a considerable negative impact on the propagation of antibiotic resistance as well as the financial burden of these infections.
Keywords
UTI, Iraq, Different diagnostic, Multidrug resistance
Recommended Citation
Abdulkarem, Ahmed Talib; Zainulabdeen, Shaimaa M.S.; and Abed, Saif Mazeel
(2025)
"Overview of urinary tract infection caused by bacteria,"
Muthanna Medical Journal: Vol. 10:
Iss.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://muthmj.researchcommons.org/journal/vol10/iss2/3
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