Management of Urinary Tract Infections: a retrospective review in the local Urology Unit
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) affect an estimated 150 million people per annum worldwide and can be classified into simple and complicated as well as upper and lower. The primary method of diagnosing a UTI is via an adequate and timely sample of urine for culture and sensitivity. The main aims of this retrospective audit were to determine the type of UTIs admitted to the Urology unit at Mater Dei Hospital, the rate of utilization and timing of urine and blood cultures, the empirical antimicrobials prescribed and the rate of resistance to these antimicrobials, especially the rate of Fluoroquinolone resistance.
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