Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacterial uropathogens at a private tertiary hospital in Uganda: a retrospective study

A study conducted at Mengo Hospital found that urinary tract infections are disproportionately prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, with a significant portion relying on over-the-counter and self-prescriptions. The study found that 74.8% of urine samples showed significant bacteria growth, with the highest infection incidence in individuals aged 50 and above. The most isolated bacterial organisms were Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The study highlights the need for healthcare facilities to utilize bacteriology laboratories for culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and surveillance to inform standard treatment guidelines.