Urinary tract infection in patients with chronic kidney disease: a clinical and microbiological profile from a tertiary care

Abstract

Intention: Chronic illnesses are a serious obstacle for global health policy in the 21st century.An
aging population and the advent of chronic illnesses due to modifiable risk factors associated with modern
lifestyles.Chronic illnesses, particularly chronic kidney disease, pose a serious danger to world health in both
developed and developing nations.Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in India face a significant public
health challenge due to urinary tract infections (UTIs).The resistance profile of uropathogens acquired in the
community is crucial for patients with CKD.When developing an empirical antibiotic treatment plan, it is crucial
to have information on the microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility of uropathogens.
Urine was collected under sterile conditions, cultured, and identified using established microbiological
methods.The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion technique was used to determine antibiotic susceptibility per CLSI
standards.