Bacteriological Profile of Urinary Tract Infections and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern in Konaseema Region, Andhra Pradesh

In the present study, an attempt has been made with regard to the bacteriological profile of the most commonly known infections found in the urinary tract. The 40 clinical samples were collected from patients of both sexes of all age groups. Out of 91 cases of the incidence of infections, there were 44% of the urinary tract infections. Gender wise incidence of UTIs in females is 59%, males is 42%, and UTIs in females is more than in males. The use of Amoxicillin has been recommended. The presence of detectable bacteria in the urine is named as the bacteriuria ecological zone of Amalapuram Mandal of Konaseema District of Andhra Pradesh.: Bacteriological study of urinary tract infection in Konaseema Institution of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Amalapuram revealed the route of various gram negative and gram-positive species of bacteria as the etiological agents. Escherichia coli has been observed to be a predominant etiologic agent in cases of UTI closely followed by Klebsiella pneumonia. A large majority of cases occurred in the age group of 50 above years in males, (41-50) and 50 above years in females. The investigation reveals predominance of the disease in female patients (58%) than in male patients (42%). In vitro sensitivity tests reveal Gentamycin (75%) and Amoxycilin (100%), Nitrofurointoin (88%), Meropenum (74%) to be effective against the organisms causing urinary tract infections, followed by Cefoxitin (16%), CZA (16%) has been found to be the least. Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen incriminated in UTI, followed by Klebsiella pneumonia, and Staphylococcus species. In general, the emergence of the higher incidence of Gram-negative organism, especially Escherichia coli has occurred in this Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh geographical area.