Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Women

Urinary Tract Infection is caused by the presence and growth of microorganisms in the urinary tract and is probably the most common bacterial infection in humans. Pregnant women are easily infected with urinary tract infections due to their susceptibility. The aim of this study was to evaluate drug resistance in pregnant women referred to the central health laboratory of Salmas.

This cross-sectional study was performed on 2285 pregnant women who referred to the laboratory in 2019. After sampling and urine culture, antibiogram was performed. To analyze the data, Spss version 21 was used.

Out of 2285 patients, 357 were infected, of which the highest number was Escherichia coli with 166 samples and Staphylococcus saprophyticus with 125 samples. The highest drug resistance was in Escherichia coli with tetracycline and in Staphylococcus saprophyticus with oxazalin. Also, among the age groups, the age group of 24-29 with 149 cases was identified as a high-risk group.

Antimicrobial resistance among urinary pathogens seems to be increasing. Drugresistant E. coli is still considered as a major health concern so it is necessary for health care providers to acquire thorough knowledge of antimicrobial resistance pattern.