Abstract
Infection of the urinary tract(called UTI) is caused by microbes thatinvade and inhabit the urinary system (urethra, bladder, ureters, andkidney). Because the urine is an excellent culture medium for the UTI pathogens,these pathogens ascend into the urinary system causing UTI varying from boils, cystitis, and prostitis which may even lead to sepsis if left untreated. This research was conducted to assess the preponderance of UTI among out-patients who attendedthe Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos. We observed that of the 80 samples examined, 15 tested positive for UTI,suggesting a prevalence of 18.75%. According to age group, it was discovered that age group between 41 above has the highest prevalence of urinary tract infection with 12.5%. Based on gender, the female has the highest prevalence rate of 10(15.0%), though more in number than the males. the female were 60 out of 80 while the male were 20 in number. There was no positive sample obtained in children sample.It was discovered that Escherichia coli has the highest prevalence rate at 6(7.5%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus 4 (5.0%). The isolation of urinary tract pathogens from these patients though with a lower prevalence stresses the urgent need for public enlightenment campaigns by the appropriate authorities to educate the patients as well as the masses on the etiological agents, the possible risk factors, routes of transmission and health implication of urinary tract infection and ways of preventing the bacteria, as well as early diagnosis and treatment of infected ones.
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