• Ms. Shubhangi Trisal
• Dr. Anamika Dubey

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in women, and rising antibiotic resistance is a major concern. This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Career Institue of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bhopal India for over a period of 12 months, i.e, May 2024 to May 2025 where urine cultures was analayzed to determine prevalence and resistance patterns. Escherichia coli was the predominant uropathogen, followed by Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas spp. High resistance was observed to commonly used antibiotics such as ampicillin, erythromycin, fluoroquinolones, and third-generation cephalosporins. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive isolates showed increasing multidrug resistance. Nitrofurantoin remained relatively effective, though its sensitivity also showed a decline. These findings emphasize the need for ongoing antimicrobial surveillance. They highlight the importance of understanding local resistance trends to guide empirical therapy. Strengthening antibiotic stewardship programs and promoting targeted treatment strategies are essential for better UTI management in female patients.

Urinary tract infection, antibiotic resistance, female patients, prevalence, uropathogens, tertiary care hospital.

"Prevalence Trends and Antibiotic Resistance in Female Patients with Urinary Tract Infections: A Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.d26-d33, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512305.pdf

"Prevalence Trends and Antibiotic Resistance in Female Patients with Urinary Tract Infections: A Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppd26-d33, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512305.pdf