Research Article
R. Shyamala and Janardhan Rao
Abstract
Uropathogenic strains from Bhaskar General Hospital, including both inpatient and outpatient departments were studied from October 2011 to September 2012 for their culture and susceptibility profiles. A total of 305 urine specimens were received from October 2011 to September 2012 and these were processed in the laboratory. Among the 305 urine specimens collected, 36 were positive for growth. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of these patients revealed that Amikacin, Levofloxacin, Gentamycin and Nitrofurantoin were effective for treatment of urinary tract infection. Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole combination was not found to be effective for the treatment of urinary tract infections as all the uropathogens showed high degree resistance to Co-trimoxazole. Culture and sensitivity of the isolates from urine samples should be done as a routine before advocating the therapy.