Detection of TEM, AmpC, SHV, CTX-M, and MCR-1 Genes in Gram Negative Isolates of Urinary Tract Infections.

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by the presence and growth of microorganisms anywhere in the urinary tract. It is usually due to bacteria from the digestive tract which climb the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply to cause infection. However, UTI is more frequent in female than male, because of the short urethra, absence of prostatic secretion, and pregnancy.