Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Epidemiological Characteristics at Tay Nguyen University Hospital

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 255 patients suspected of having urinary tract infections (UTIs) at Tay Nguyen University Hospital from March 2025 to May 2025. The results showed that the prevalence of culture-confirmed UTIs was 54.5%. Females had a significantly higher prevalence compared to males (82.0% vs. 18.0%, p < 0.01). The highest prevalence was observed in patients aged over 60 years (33.8%). The infection rate among the Ê Đê ethnic group (56.7%) was higher than that of the Kinh ethnic group (54.5%, p < 0.05). The predominant bacterial isolates included Escherichia coli (45.3%), Staphylococcus aureus (33.1%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (9.4%). UTIs remain a common infectious disease, particularly among females and the elderly. Strengthening preventive measures and continuous surveillance of etiological agents in the community is essential.