Epidemiological insights into seasonal, sex‑specific and age‑related distribution of bacterial pathogens in urinary tract infections

  • Authors:
    • Zhi-Song Zhan
    • Jing Shi
    • Zu-Shun Zheng
    • Xue-Xia Zhu
    • Juan Chen
    • Xin-Yi Zhou
    • Shi-Yan Zhang
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  • Published online on: February 14, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12428
  • Article Number: 140
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Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent and recurrent bacterial infections that affect individuals worldwide, posing a significant burden on healthcare systems. The present study aimed to explore the epidemiology of UTIs, investigating the seasonal, gender‑specific and age‑related bacterial pathogen distribution to guide clinical diagnosis. Data were retrospectively collected from electronic medical records and laboratory reports of 926 UTIs diagnosed in Fuding Hospital (Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuding, China). Bacterial isolates were identified using standard microbiological techniques. χ2 tests were performed to assess associations between pathogens and the seasons, sex and age groups. Significant associations were found between bacterial species and seasons. Enterococcus faecium exhibited a substantial prevalence in spring (χ2, 12.824; P=0.005), while Acinetobacter baumannii demonstrated increased prevalence in autumn (χ2, 16.404; P=0.001). Female patients showed a higher incidence of UTIs. Gram‑positive bacteria were more prevalent in males, with Staphylococcus aureus showing significant male predominance (χ2, 14.607; P<0.001). E. faecium displayed an age‑related increase in prevalence (χ2, 17.775; P<0.001), whereas Escherichia coli tended to be more prevalent in younger patients (χ2, 12.813; P=0.005). These findings highlight the complex nature of UTIs and offer insights for tailored diagnostic and preventive strategies, potentially enhancing healthcare outcomes.
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Zhan Z, Shi J, Zheng Z, Zhu X, Chen J, Zhou X and Zhang S: Epidemiological insights into seasonal, sex‑specific and age‑related distribution of bacterial pathogens in urinary tract infections. Exp Ther Med 27: 140, 2024.
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Zhan, Z., Shi, J., Zheng, Z., Zhu, X., Chen, J., Zhou, X., & Zhang, S. (2024). Epidemiological insights into seasonal, sex‑specific and age‑related distribution of bacterial pathogens in urinary tract infections. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 27, 140. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12428
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Zhan, Z., Shi, J., Zheng, Z., Zhu, X., Chen, J., Zhou, X., Zhang, S."Epidemiological insights into seasonal, sex‑specific and age‑related distribution of bacterial pathogens in urinary tract infections". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27.4 (2024): 140.
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Zhan, Z., Shi, J., Zheng, Z., Zhu, X., Chen, J., Zhou, X., Zhang, S."Epidemiological insights into seasonal, sex‑specific and age‑related distribution of bacterial pathogens in urinary tract infections". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27, no. 4 (2024): 140. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12428