Background:Urinary tract infection(UTI)is a prevalent bacterial infection affecting adults and pediatric populations,with distinct patterns observed in infants.This bibliometric analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape in pediatric UTI from 1990 to 2022,exploring qualitative and quantitative research output,contributing authors,institutions,countries,collaborative links,and hotspot topics.Purpose:This study aims to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative research output and trends in UTI in the pediatric population through a bibliometric analysis.The analysis covers highly cited articles,contributing authors,institutes,countries,collaborative links,and future research prospects.Methods:A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science platform with a search string focused on pediatric UTI articles published between January 1990 and December 2022.The analysis employed the Bibliometrix R-package software and VOSviewer for collaborative networks and keyword co-occurrence maps.Results:Out of 1399 published articles,81.7%were research articles.The annual growth rate of publications was 4.46%.The USA led in contributions,with the University of Pennsylvania being the most productive institution.The"Journal of Pediatric Urology"and"Pediatric"were prominent journals.Lorenzo AJ from the University of Toronto was the top author.Collaborative networks highlighted the significance of collaboration in pediatric UTI research.Conclusion:In conclusion,this bibliometric analysis provides a detailed snapshot of the research landscape in pediatric urinary tract infections.With 1399 articles analyzed,the study reveals a sustained interest and growth rate of 4.46%,emphasizing ongoing efforts to address pediatric UTI challenges.The USA dominates contributions,reflecting its pivotal role in advancing knowledge.The top institutions,journals,and authors are identified,with collaborative networks highlighted.Keyword co-occurrence networks unveil critical themes,notably"vesicoureteric reflux
Background: Among the common morbid causes that are prevalent among all age groups, urinary tract infections top the list. In our country, most of the UTI patients visiting hospitals (OPD or IPD) are already on empirical antibiotics even before getting the sensitivity report in their hand. The purpose of this research was to examine the susceptibility patterns of commonly used antibiotics, particularly fosfomycin, against common uropathogens. Methodology: This was a prospective observational study conducted between January and March 2021 in four private tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. All the urine samples referred to these four laboratories, obtained from patients of all ages and both genders, clinically diagnosed to have UTI, were included. Urine culture was performed by a semiquantitative method on blood agar media and MacConkey agar media. Following identification, antimicrobial sensitivity testing was performed using the modified Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method in accordance with CLSI standards. The data was put into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software version 25 for the analysis. Results: A total of 5389 urine samples were received from four private hospitals in Dhaka over three months, and of these, 934 (17.33%) isolates were obtained from culture. About 95% of the isolates were gram-negative bacilli (GNBs). The most common isolate was Escherichia coli 615 (65.85%), followed by Klebsiella spp. 154 (16.49%), Pseudomonas spp. 64 (6.85%) and 51 (5.46%) isolates of Enterobacter. Among the gram-positive cocci, the most common were Enterococci fecalis 18 (1.93%) and Staphylococcus aureus 17 (1.82%). Of all the antibiotics tested, fosfomycin sensitivity was 98.4%, 88.88%, and 100% for Escherichia coli, Enterococci fecalis, and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. All the isolates tested were susceptible to Meropenem (77% - 100%), Amoxiclav (78% - 100%) and Nitrofurantoin (45% - 94%). Sensitivity amongst all the uropathogens for ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and cotrimoxazo
Sadia SharminSheikh Mohammed Mostofa KamalMd. Alimur RezaKhandokar Mohammad Ashik ElahiSheikh Mohammed Mostofa ElmaBushra Habib
