Identification and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Bacterial Species Isolated from Urine Samples Obtained from Patients who Attended some Clinics in Misrata City

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common healthcare concern worldwide. Many risk factors predispose to UTIs such as sex, age, and underlying diseases, and identifying the causative agent and the effective antimicrobial will improve the outcome of medical treatment. The urine samples of 56 patients who attended the Algheran clinic, Alzaweia clinic, and Misrata Medical Centre were collected for bacterial isolation and to determine their antimicrobial susceptibility. Bacterial identification and antimicrobial
susceptibility were performed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines (CLSI). Out of 56 included patients, 50 showed positive urine cultures. The incidence of UTIs among women, in included patients, was 94.6% higher than men’s 79%. The isolated bacterial species’ prevalence was Staphylococcus. aureus 32%, Escherichia. coli 26%, Klebsiella. pneumonia 24%, Pseudomonas. aeruginosa 5%, and Proteus. mirabilis 8%. Of the fifty identified bacterial species, resistance to ciprofloxacin and
kanamycin was 44% and 66%, respectively, where high resistance to cefotaxime at 90% was reported. The prevalence of positive urine bacterial culture of patients who attended the clinics was high, and resistance to commonly used antimicrobials is a major medical concern. Therefore, antimicrobial use strategies and policies need to be enforced and followed Identification, Antimicrobials, Urinary tract infection, Misrata City.for better control and consequences of UTIs.