Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study)
Mohamed, O., Ahmed Hassanin, A., Abbass, M., Ali, A. (2025). Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study). EKB Journal Management System, 5(3), 219-227. doi: 10.21608/aumj.2025.369200.1210
Ola Mohamed; Ahmed Sadek Ahmed Hassanin; Mohamed Abbass; Amal Hassan Ali. "Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study)". EKB Journal Management System, 5, 3, 2025, 219-227. doi: 10.21608/aumj.2025.369200.1210
Mohamed, O., Ahmed Hassanin, A., Abbass, M., Ali, A. (2025). 'Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study)', EKB Journal Management System, 5(3), pp. 219-227. doi: 10.21608/aumj.2025.369200.1210
Mohamed, O., Ahmed Hassanin, A., Abbass, M., Ali, A. Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study). EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 5(3): 219-227. doi: 10.21608/aumj.2025.369200.1210

Pathogens Distribution and Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients (A Cross-Sectional Study)

Aswan University Medical Journal
Article 23, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 219-227    PDF (637.19 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/aumj.2025.369200.1210
Authors
Ola Mohamed* 1; Ahmed Sadek Ahmed Hassanin2; Mohamed Abbass3; Amal Hassan Ali1
1Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Aswan university
2Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut university
3Internal Medicine department , Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives:
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent the most frequent nosocomial
infections, accounting for 80% of all UTIs in healthcare settings. Common causative pathogens
include Klebsiella spp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This study aims to identify uropathogens associated with CAUTIs in
ICU patients at Aswan University Hospital to guide empirical therapy and enhance infection
prevention strategies.
Methods:
A total of 200 patients with indwelling Foley catheters in the ICU at Aswan University Hospital
were enrolled between June 2023 and June 2024. Urine samples were collected 48 hours post
catheterization, processed under sterile conditions, and cultured using standard microbiological
techniques.
Results:
Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most frequently isolated pathogen (39%), followed by E. coli (33%),
Staphylococcus aureus (13%), Coagulase-negative staphylococci (3%), Enterococcus spp. (4%),
Serratia spp. (2%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1%). CAUTIs were more prevalent among
females and patients aged 30-39 and 60-69 years.
Conclusion:
CAUTIs remain a significant source of morbidity and healthcare costs. Klebsiella pneumoniae
and E. coli are the leading pathogens. Effective CAUTI prevention requires catheter
management strategies, reducing catheter duration, and enhancing infection control practices.
Keywords:
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ICU, Klebsiella, Nosocomial infections,
Uropathogens
Keywords
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections; ICU; Klebsiella; Nosocomial infections; Uropathogens
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