Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in sexually active women of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Ani, Ogonna Christiana; Mgbechi, Edna Kelechukwu

doi:10.4314/ari.v5i2.48750

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“…This is in agreement with other studies showed that other physiological changes during pregnancy such as hormonal changes provide the ideal environment for UTI-causing bacteria (E. coli) and increase rate of infection, likewise vagina of the pregnant women work as niche for bacterial and Candida growth due to moisture habitat and rich glycogen content [59]. Also sexually active women are more susceptible to UTI [60]. Therefore, all these factors will increase rate of UTI infection in women more than men.…”

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Correlation of Urinary Tract Infection Pathogens, Antibiogram and Age Group in Pregnant Women

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2015

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Correlation of Urinary Tract Infection Pathogens, Antibiogram and Age Group in Pregnant Women

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“…Those with ages less than 20 years had the lowest infection (13.7%). The high rate of UTI among the age category 20-39 years could be due to the high incidence of sexual activity and/or multiple sex partners known to be associated with that age group [ 24 ]. UTI among patients within the age range of 40-59 (12.6%) and above 60 years (15%) observed in this study could be due to factors such as prostatic enlargement in males, reduced ambulation, catheterization, diabetes mellitus and weak bladder sphincters [ 25 ].…”

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Comparative in vitro activity of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against isolated uropathogens in Ghana: a pilot study

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IntroductionStudies on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in West Africa from 1990 to 2012 have showed moderate to high antimicrobial resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones have been the main stay in the management of UTIs, but recent reports show emergence of resistance. Levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin still remain the commonest fluoroquinolones prescribed for UTIs in many settings. objective: this study sought to compare activity of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against clinical isolates obtained from patients with suspected UTI at the Ghana Police Hospital.MethodsMidstream urine samples from 153 suspected UTI patients who visited the Ghana Police Hospital from July 2016 to March 2017 were examined. Urine samples were cultured and isolates identified by standard biochemical and serological methods. The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was used to determine susceptibility of isolates to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin.ResultsUTI prevalence was significantly (p < 0.05) higher among female patients (74.5%) than male patients (25.5%). Clinical uropathogens isolated from urine samples were Escherichia coli (28.1%), Coliform spp (43.2%), Klebsiella spp (26.1%) and Staphylococcus aureus (2.6%). Overall sensitivity of the uropathogens to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin were 77.1% and 62.8%, respectively. Staphylococcus aureusshowed greater resistance to levofloxacin (75%) compared to ciprofloxacin (25%). All Gram-negative isolates showed a higher sensitivity to ciprofloxacin compared to levofloxacin: Escherichia coli; 69.8% vrs 62.8%, Coliform spp; 80.3% vrs 65.2%, and Klebsiella spp; 80% vrs 62.5%.ConclusionThis study revealed emergence of resistance of uropathogens to quinolones. The isolates showed higher sensitivity to ciprofloxacin compared to levofloxacin. Rational prescribing and use of these fluoroquinolones following local susceptibility data is thus recommended.

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“…Infections can occur in any portion of these structures, but bladder and urethra infections are the most prevalent (2). women have a higher rate of UTIs than other healthy women in the general community (3).…”

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Prevalence of urinary tract infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Benadir hospital Mogadishu Somalia

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Jamac

Abdullahi³

et al. 2023

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BackgroundUrinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection in women, and it is more likely to occur during pregnancy due to mechanicaland hormonal changes in pregnant women. Urinary tract infections can cause many complications for both mother and fetus.Objective. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of Urinary tract infection among pregnant women attendingANC clinics. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women who attended ANC Benadirhospital, Mogadishu, Somalia, from April to May 2021. A total of 154 pregnant women participated in this study. A purposivenonprobability sampling technique was employed to select samples from the population. Structured questionnaires weredistributed among participants. A urine test was done using a rapid dipstick and the data were analyzed using the SPSS version(20.0). Result. Most of the participants 110 (71.4%) were 21-35. The prevalence of UTI among pregnant women was121(78.6%.). the prevalence was high in the 21-35 years age group 91 (75.2%). Also, there was a high prevalence among illiterate74(61.2%). 101(83.4%) had a history of UTI. According to the parity 91(81%) of participants were multipara. Lastly, theprevalence of UTIs was also high in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy 56(46.2%). Conclusion. The prevalence of UTIs amongpregnant women was high. Based on the findings, the prevalence of infection was high among women who were illiterate andhad a previous history of UTI, multipara, and 3rd trimester. Therefore, the study recommends raising awareness among pregnantwomen with regular antenatal care in reducing the prevalence of the infection.

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Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in sexually active women of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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Correlation of Urinary Tract Infection Pathogens, Antibiogram and Age Group in Pregnant Women

Correlation of Urinary Tract Infection Pathogens, Antibiogram and Age Group in Pregnant Women

Comparative in vitro activity of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against isolated uropathogens in Ghana: a pilot study

Prevalence of urinary tract infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Benadir hospital Mogadishu Somalia

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