Antimicrobial susceptibility and risk factors of uropathogens in symptomatic urinary tract infection cases at Dessie Referral Hospital, Ethiopia.

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections encountered by clinicians in developing countries, affecting the urethra, bladder, and kidneys. It is a prevalent infectious disease among outpatients and hospitalized patients, leading to morbidity and mortality. Antibiotic resistance among uropathogens varies geographically, but empirical treatment is common in our study area.