Multiple Drug Resistance Pattern in Urinary Tract Infection Patients in Saudi Arabia

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common problem in hospitalized and outdoor patients. It is mainly found in females because of the shortness of the urethra and closeness to anus, which facilitate entrance of fecal micro–flora to urinary tract. Knowledge of local antimicrobial resistance patterns is essential for evidence- based empirical antibiotic prescribing