Organisms causing Urinary Tract Infection in paediatric patients at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in pediatric practice and important cause of mobility and mortality in children. Infected urine stimulates an immunological and inflammatory response leading to renal and scaring ultimately leading to end stage renal future. The present study identified the microorganisms causing urinary tract infection in children presenting with UTI at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria, Methods: fifty patients of either sex ranging from neonatal period of twelve years of age were studied at the pediatric units of Murtala Muhammad specialist Hospital Kan, Nigeria urine colony count and culture were done on the suspected cases. Result: Urinary tract infection was common among females except in the neonatal period. Escherichia coli was the most common organism isolated (70.9%). Followed by Klebsiella (14%). Proteus (10%). Staphylococcus (4%) and Pseudomonas (2%). Proteus was isolated from the males’ only. Conclusion: UTI is a significant problem in the children and requires a large scale study at regular intervals in order to identify organisms from time to time and recommend prompt treatment to reduce UTI related mobility and mortality in children.