Evaluation of Drug Resistance in Urinary Tract Infection of Imam Reza Clinic in Ardabil

Background and Objectives: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections that are seen in clinical practice, with significant complications and high medical costs. To reduce its public health burden, there is a need for local research data to address the prevention and management aspects of UTI. The purpose of this study was to evaluate UTI and antibiotic resistance in patients referred to Imam Reza Clinic in Ardabil . Materials and Methods: A total of 118 multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates comprising of Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the urine samples of the patients with a diagnosis of UTI were included in the study. Antibiotic resistance pattern was determined by disk diffusion method. Results: The most common uropathogen isolated was Escherichia coli (74.57%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16.11) followed by Enterobacter spp. (9.32%). Prevalence of resistance was highest for Amikacin (100%) and Amoxicillin+Clavulanic Acid (87.1%) and lowest for Ciprofloxacin (28.4%). Conclusion: The high prevalence of multidrug resistance among the uropathogens highlights the need for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance among these pathogens.