What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify bacterial etiologies and antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Australia, and evaluate prescribing practices.

May 7, 2026Open Access

Urinary tract infections at an Australian sexual health service: bacterial etiologies, antibiotic susceptibilities, and antimicrobial prescribing patterns

To identify bacterial etiologies and antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Australia, and evaluate prescribing practices.
Retrospective analysis of urine culture results from an Australian sexual health service.
Assessment of bacterial causes of UTIs and their antibiotic susceptibilities.
Evaluation of antimicrobial prescribing patterns based on susceptibility results.
Identified common bacterial pathogens causing UTIs, including their susceptibility profiles.
Found significant resistance rates to commonly prescribed antibiotics, indicating potential treatment failures.
Recommended updates to empiric prescribing guidelines for better management of UTIs in the region.

UTIs in Australia, and the need for changes to empiric antimicrobial recommendations.