Point prevalence study of antibiotics use in Ramadi hospitals.

Abstract

Objective: Aim: To describe antibiotic use in Al-Ramadi hospitals using the Biomérieux VITEK2 compact system.

Patients and methods: Materials and Methods: A lot of different hospitals in Al- Ramadi were visited, checking Patients' illness profile. Information about antibiotics prescription pattern in Al-Ramadi hospitals had been collected from urinary tract infected patients using the Biomérieux VITEK2 compact system.

Results: Results: Out of 67 specimens obtained from Urinary tract infection, fifty-two isolates were E. coli, eight isolates were Klebsiella pneumoniae, four were Burkholderia cepacian, and two were Raoultella spp and only one isolate Acetobacter aceti. The data analysis revealed that females had a higher prevalence of infection than males, with 41(68.30%) and 26(38.80%), respectively.

Conclusion: Conclusions: Resistance rates have shown variations over the years, they have typically remained elevated for antibiotics commonly employed in the empirical management of urinary tract infections. For successful treatment, it will be crucial to adjust therapy based on culture results and to consider resistance rates during empirical treatment.