Antimicrobial resistance patterns of uropathogens isolated between 2012 and 2017 from a tertiary hospital in Northern Ethiopia.

Objectives: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in humans. Studies have shown that antibiotics for UTIs are usually prescribed empirically before the results of urine culture are available. The aim of the study was to assess the antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from urine samples over 6 years in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (ACSH), in Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia.