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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025

Urinary tract infections and other associated factors in two Syrian hospitals: a cross-sectional study.

Ali Alkailani, Jameel Soqia, Ameer Kakaje, Nizar Daher

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Ali AlkailaniDepartment of Internal Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Jameel SoqiaFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Ameer KakajeFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Nizar DaherFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.

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Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) cause a major burden in hospitals, mainly among the elderly, where they can increase morbidity and mortality and are a common cause of delirium. We aim to study UTIs, their inflammatory markers, and microbiology cultures in Syria. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in two major hospitals in Damascus, Syria, on patients admitted for UTIs and urosepsis who had positive urine cultures. Our study included comorbidities such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Urine cultures symptoms, and presentation were used to determine the diagnosis of UTI/urosepsis. Having an indwelling catheter or other abnormalities was also included. Results: This study included 120 patients, 66 (55%) being females. The mean age of the sample was 59.5 years (SD = 11.4), with 52.2% being above 60 years of age. Urine cultures yielded 64 (53.3%) Conclusion: UTIs are a major problem and the ESBL burden is high. We need better early indicators to face this growing resistance and to improve outcomes.

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CRPESBLEscherichia coliinflammatory markersurinary tract infection

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PMCPMC11981411

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