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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025

Bacterial profiling and antibiotic resistance patterns in urinary tract infections: a microbiological analysis from Dera Isamil Khan, Pakistan.

Zahid Ullah, Junaid Asghar, Nighat Aziz, Asad Ullah, Amal Adnan Ashour, Mohammed Fareed Felemban, Ali Alqarni, Syed Sikandar Shah, Atifa Quddoos

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Zahid UllahDepartment of Pathology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan. zahidwazir150@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3295-7918
Junaid AsgharFaculty of Pharmacy, Near East University, Near East Boulevard Nicosia/TRNC, Mersin 10, 99138, Türkiye.
Nighat AzizDepartment of Pharmacology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan.
Asad UllahDistrict Head Quarter Teaching Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan.
Amal Adnan AshourDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Fareed FelembanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Ali AlqarniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Syed Sikandar ShahDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmacy, PO Box: 11172, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Atifa QuddoosDepartment of Chemical and Life Sciences, Qurtaba University of Science and information Technology, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.

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Taif University TU-DSPP-2024-122
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aimUrinary tract infections remain one of the most common bacterial infections globally and are associated with a wide range of pathogens. This disease continues to be a significant public health concern, particularly in Pakistan and the district of Dera Ismail Khan (D.I.Khan). The current study was conducted to determine the frequency and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of bacterial isolates from patients with Urinary Tract Infections. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study was conducted from January 2022 to November 2024 in the district of D.I.Khan. A total of 610 individuals who were referred to or visited the Pathology Department of Gomal Medical College and Jamil Medical Lab for urine culture and sensitivity testing were included. All urine specimens were collected and processed under aseptic conditions.

resultsOf the 610 individuals, 260 (42.6%) had urine cultures positive for bacteria, while 350 (57.4%) showed no significant growth. Among the 260 positive cases, 105 (40.4%) were male and 155 (59.6%) were female. The highest frequency of infection was found in the older age group (> 60 years), accounting for 60 cases (23%). Among all isolates, E. coli (59.6%) was the most prevalent pathogen. Imipenem, nitrofurantoin, and fosfomycin were the most effective antimicrobial agents, while all pathogens exhibited 100% resistance to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and ampicillin.

conclusionThis study highlights the bacterial profile and increasing antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections, underscoring the need for regular surveillance and empirical treatment strategies.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaDrug Resistance, BacterialUrinary Tract InfectionsAdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMiddle AgedPakistanYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic susceptibilityAntimicrobial resistanceD.I.KhanSouth AsiaUrinary tract infections

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