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ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2024

Precision medicine in practice: unravelling the prevalence and antibiograms of urine cultures for informed decision making in federal tertiary care- a guide to empirical antibiotics therapy.

Umme Farwa, Samia Wazir, Farhan Kursheed, Bisma Shoaib, Sheza Batool, Muhammad Shafiq

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Umme FarwaDepartment of Microbiology, Fazaia Medical College, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Samia WazirDepartment of Microbiology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Farhan KursheedDepartment of Microbiology, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Bisma ShoaibDepartment of Pathology, Shifa College of Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sheza BatoolDepartment of Pathology, Islamic International Medical College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad ShafiqDepartment of Microbiology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Background and Objectives: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), one of the most prevalent bacterial infections, are facing limited treatment options due to escalating concern of antibiotic resistance. Urine cultures significantly help in identification of etiological agents responsible for these infections. Assessment of antibiotic susceptibility patterns of these bacteria aids in tackling the emerging concern of antibiotic resistance and establishment of empirical therapy guidelines. Our aim was to determine various agents responsible for urinary tract infections and to assess their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed over a period of six months from January 2023 to July 2023 in Department of Microbiology of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Results: Out of 2957 positive samples, Gram negative bacteria were the most prevalent in 1939 (65.6%) samples followed by Gram positive bacteria in 418 (14.1%) and Conclusion: The generation of a hospital tailored antibiogram is essential for the effective management of infections and countering antibiotic resistance. By adopting antimicrobial stewardship strategies by deeper understanding of sensitivity patterns, we can effectively combat antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic resistanceAntibiotic susceptibility testingAntimicrobial drug resistanceAntimicrobial stewardshipBacterial sensitivity test

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