ABSTRACT

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect individuals of all ages. They are more common, in women due to their urethra and its proximity to the anus and vagina. A UTI is diagnosed when there are than 10 cells per high power field (40x) in the urine. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of UTIs and understand their association with risk factors. UTIs pose a public health concern. Can be caused by a range of pathogens with Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Proteus vulgaris being the most frequently encountered bacteria. The prevalence of bacteria for UTIs was found to be higher among individuals aged 30 39 years old. Furthermore, there is a correlation, between hospitalization, gender, age, lower abdominal pain and UTI infection