Prevalence, Pathogen Profiles, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Analysis at Almotrod General Hospital, Libya

Baha Ettrmal; Reda Tronba; Sahar Beshna; Sumia Dra

doi:10.54361/ajmas.258473

Prevalence, Pathogen Profiles, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Analysis at Almotrod General Hospital, Libya

Authors

Baha Ettrmal Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Al-Zawiya, Libya https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0967-1221
Reda Tronba Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Al-Zawiya, Libya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5514-1407
Sahar Beshna Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Al-Zawiya, Libya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1892-9566
Sumia Dra Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Al-Zawiya, Libya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3837-6391

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.258473

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatrics, Antibiotic Resistance, Bacterial Pattern, Libya.

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood. This two-year retrospective study analyzed the prevalence, causative organisms, and antibiotic resistance patterns among pediatric patients admitted to Almotrod General Hospital in Libya between August 2023 and August 2025. A total of 1,420 urine samples were analyzed, with 82 (5.8%) culture-positive cases. Escherichia coli was the predominant organism (64.6%), followed by Klebsiella spp. (17.1%) and Proteus spp. (12.2%). Resistance was highest to ampicillin and co-trimoxazole, while nitrofurantoin and amikacin remained the most effective antibiotics. Continuous local surveillance and rational antibiotic use are essential to guide empirical therapy for pediatric UTIs.

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Published

2025-11-16

How to Cite

Baha Ettrmal, Reda Tronba, Sahar Beshna, Sumia Dra. Prevalence, Pathogen Profiles, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Analysis at Almotrod General Hospital, Libya. Alq J Med App Sci [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 16 [cited 2025 Nov. 16];:2610-2. Available from: https://journal.utripoli.edu.ly/index.php/Alqalam/article/view/1233