WCN25-4006 INCIDENCE OF PYURIA,CULTURE POSITIVITY AND ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY OF ISOLATED PYURIA AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHRONIC KIDENY DISEASE (CKD) PATIENTS ATTENDING NEPHROLOGY CLINIC, TEACHING HOSPITAL JAFFNA, SRI LANKA

Introduction: Kidney Disease is a significant global health challenge, affecting over 750 million people and contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates. Base. The rising prevalence of CKD is driven by factors such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and an aging population. As CKD progresses, it not only impairs kidney function but also weakens the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections, particularly urinary tract infections (UTIs). These infections, if recurrent or untreated, can further deteriorate kidney function and accelerate the progression of CKD.