Abstract:
Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in children. Understanding the
characteristics of uropathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in a particular setting can provide
evidence for the appropriate management of cases. This study aimed to assess the bacterial profile of urinary tract
infection, their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated factors among clinically suspected children
attending at Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February–April, 2019. A systematic sampling
technique was employed. A mid-stream urine sample was inoculated on cystine lactose electrolyte deficient media
and incubated for 24–48 h. Sub-culturing was done on Mac-Conkey and blood agar. Antimicrobial susceptibility test
was done on Muller-Hinton agar. A binary logistic regression model was used to see the association between
dependent and independent factors. A p-value< 0.05 at 95% CI was considered as statistically significant.
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