Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are some of the most common hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Prolonged hospitalization, invasive devices such as catheters, and irrational use of antimicrobial agents are believed to be the major causes of high rates of HAIs. Infections such as pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis, and prostatitis are the main concerns in catheterized ICU patients. In these cases, Gram-negative bacteria are the most common bacteria. Aim and objective: The present study was undertaken to determine the frequency, antibiograms, disease pattern, and risk factors involved in providing an advocacy recommendation to prevent CAUTI. Material and method: The present study comprises 100 subjects of both ages and sexes whom clinically confirmed cases of CAUTI, with an age group ranging from 18 to 70 years. The present study provides CAUTI incidence rates in a tertiary care hospital in Index Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Indore (M.P.)Furthermore, information on the risk factors of common associated CAUTI causative organisms and their antibiogram patterns are also presented. Result: CAUTI was reported only in 70 patients. Klebsiella pneumoniae (20%) was the predominant isolate, with Serratia (3%) and Providencia (3%) species being the least common isolates in this study.Conclusions : This study provides vital information that can be used to formulate an effective antibiotic stewardship program that can be implemented throughout the kingdom.

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