Enterobacteriaceae urinary tract infection in pregnant women attending a private clinic in Cuenca Ecuador 2022 – 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the existence of germs capable of producing functional and morphological alterations in the bladder, collecting systems or kidneys. It is associated with the female sex due to the anatomy of the genitourinary tract, voiding habits, and physiological situations such as pregnancy. Objective. To characterize urinary tract infections by Enterobacteriaceae in pregnant women and susceptibility profile in a private clinic in Cuenca Ecuador 2022 - 2023. Methodology. The present study is of a positivist type with a quantitative, empirical, field research, descriptive cross-sectional documentary secondary approach. Results. The records of positive urine cultures for Enterobacteriaceae were collected from pregnant women who attended a private laboratory in the city of Cuenca between January 2022 - December 2023. For the statistical analysis, a database was generated in the SPSS program, using descriptive statistics and frequency analysis. Results The bacterial species with the highest incidence was Escherichia coli (%). The production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases BLEE as a mechanism of resistance predominated in Escherichia coli (%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (%). Conclusion. Escherichia coli was the most frequent enterobacterium causing urinary tract infections. General area of study: health. Specific area of study: Microbiology. Type of item: original.