Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections

Authors

  • Amaal Sahib Al-Zughaibi College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerbala. Iraq Author
  • Fatema Ali AL kafhage College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerbala. Iraq Author
  • Israa J. Abdul-Rasul Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Karbala Technical Institute, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University. Iraq Author
  • Hadeel Salah Mahde Al-Masudi Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Karbala Technical Institute, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University. Iraq Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59675/P321

Keywords:

Escherichia coli, urinary tract infection, ciprofloxacin, antibiotic

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this investigation was to show how resistant E. Coli is towards the fluoroquinolone treatment Ciprofloxacin. There were 140 specimens in total. It is widely recognized that infections of the urinary tract are a prevalent condition in women and men and different ages. The bacteria that cause E. Coli becomes more resistant as a result of increased consumption of antibiotics, which means this symptom is dangerous on a worldwide scale.

Methods: Within Al-Hindya Teaching Hospital, specimens of urine involving individuals of different age have been employed to isolate the E. Coli germs. The required separation procedures have been conducted, comprising genetic sequencing of the bacterial strain carbon monoxide gene, microscopical examination, plus biochemical examinations. The resulting isolates were subjected to the procedure called polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and their resistance to antibiotics was assessed by putting discs containing antibiotics on the Mueller_ Hinton agar.

Results: Compared to males, girls had a greater rate of E. Coli disease. The bacteria that underwent responsiveness testing employed ciprofloxacin, and that microbes rate of resistance to this antibiotic was somewhat higher than its level of sensitivity. Investigating the growing resistance of Ur pathogenic E. Coli bacterium to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin is the goal objective this investigation.

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Amaal Sahib Al-Zughaibi, Fatema Ali AL kafhage, Israa J. Abdul-Rasul, & Hadeel Salah Mahde Al-Masudi. (2025). Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections. Academic International Journal of Pure Science , 3(2), 01-10. https://doi.org/10.59675/P321

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