Etiology and Risk Factors of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women in a Multidisciplinary Hospital in Romania.

IF 4.1 2区生物学 Q2 MICROBIOLOGY

Microorganisms Pub Date : 2025-03-10 DOI:10.3390/microorganisms13030626

Corina-Ioana Anton, Ion Ștefan, Mădălina Zamfir, Constantin Florin Ghiațău, Cristian Sorin Sima, Coralia Luciana Osman, Teodora Alexia Ștefan, Adrian Streinu-Cercel

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Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial infections affecting millions of people worldwide each year. They are characterized by the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary system, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, burning sensations during urination, and lower abdominal pain. While UTIs can affect individuals of all ages and genders, they are particularly common in women due to anatomical factors. A significant concern regarding UTIs is their tendency to recur, with some patients experiencing multiple episodes within a year.

Methods: This study included 674 female patients that were admitted into "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital in Bucharest over a period of 3 years.

Results: Of the 674 women with urinary tract infection, 435 (79.3%) had more than one positive culture, and 239 (35.4%) experienced at least one recurrent urinary tract infection 6-12 months after the initial diagnosis. The mean age of women with urinary tract infection was 63 (±15.61 years). Recurrent urinary tract infections were most prevalent in those aged 65-80 years (52%). Escherichia coli was detected in 71% of the positive cultures.

Conclusions: The high prevalence of UTIs among women is a significant public health concern that warrants attention. Women are particularly susceptible to UTIs due to various anatomical and physiological factors. This increased vulnerability underscores the importance of understanding the current epidemiological landscape of UTIs to develop effective preventive strategies.

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罗马尼亚一家多学科医院妇女复发性尿路感染的病因学和危险因素

背景：尿路感染（uti）是全球最常见的细菌感染之一，每年影响数百万人。其特点是泌尿系统中存在病原微生物，导致尿频、排尿时灼烧感和下腹痛等症状。虽然尿路感染可以影响所有年龄和性别的个体，但由于解剖学因素，它们在女性中特别常见。尿路感染的一个重要问题是它们的复发倾向，一些患者在一年内经历多次发作。方法：本研究纳入布加勒斯特中央军事急救大学医院“Dr. Carol Davila”住院3年的674例女性患者。结果：674例尿路感染的女性中，435例（79.3%）有一次以上的阳性培养，239例（35.4%）在初次诊断后6-12个月至少有一次复发性尿路感染。女性尿路感染的平均年龄为63岁（±15.61岁）。复发性尿路感染在65 ~ 80岁人群中最为常见（52%）。71%的阳性培养物中检出大肠杆菌。结论：女性尿路感染的高患病率是一个值得关注的重大公共卫生问题。由于各种解剖和生理因素，女性特别容易感染尿路感染。这种脆弱性的增加强调了了解尿路感染的当前流行病学状况对于制定有效预防战略的重要性。

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Microorganisms Medicine-Microbiology (medical)

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7.40

自引率

6.70%

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2168

审稿时长

20.03 days

期刊介绍： Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, viruses and prions. It publishes reviews, research papers and communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Electronic files and software regarding the full details of the calculation or experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary electronic material.