Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly encountered in medical practice and range from asymptomatic bacteriuria to acute pyelonephritis. Enterobacteriaceae with E. coli being the most prevalent are responsible for most commonly acquired uncomplicated UTIs and usually respond promptly to oral antibiotics. Prevention thus remains the best option to control it. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the third most common infection experienced by humans after respiratory and gastro-intestinal infections.
In fact, bacterial infections of the urinary tract are the most common cause of both community-acquired and nosocomial infections for patients admitted to hospitals in India. It is distressing and occasionally life threatening. However, the prognosis and management of urinary tract infections depend on the site of infection and any predisposing factors. The understanding of the pathogenesis…
