African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Antibiotic resistance profile of Escherichia coli isolates among patients suspected of urinary tract infections at the Souro Sanou University Hospital Centre of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Merci Muhigwa
  • Merci Muhigwa
  • Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens Laboratory, Sourô Sanou University Hospital Center, 01 BP 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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Dinanibé Kambriré
  • Dinanibé Kambriré
  • Biomedical Research Laboratory, Biomedical and Public Health Department, Health Science Research Institute (HSRI), 03 BP 7192, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
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Herman Karim Sombié
  • Herman Karim Sombié
  • Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens Laboratory, Sourô Sanou University Hospital Center, 01 BP 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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Fernand Michodigni
  • Fernand Michodigni
  • Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens Laboratory, Sourô Sanou University Hospital Center, 01 BP 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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Ruth Anagossi
  • Ruth Anagossi
  • Applied Biological Sciences, Catholic University of West Africa, BP 1052, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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Nina Gouba
  • Nina Gouba
  • Health Science, Nazi Boni University, 01 BP 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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Abdoul Salam Ouédraogo
  • Abdoul Salam Ouédraogo
  • Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens Laboratory, Sourô Sanou University Hospital Center, 01 BP 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
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  •  Received: 30 May 2023
  •  Accepted: 25 October 2023
  •  Published: 29 February 2024

Abstract

This study aims to describe the antibiotics resistance (antimicrobial resistance [AMR]) profile of Escherichia coli isolates among patients suspected of urinary tract infections (UTIs) at the Souro Sanou University Hospital Center (SSHUC) of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to August 31, 2021 at SSUHC. An exhaustive sampling was performed and the urine samples of patients suspected of UTIs were collected and subjected to urine analysis and culture. The culture consisted of bacterial isolation, identification, and Antibiotic Susceptibility testing (AST). In this study, 41.88% (178/425) patients were confirmed cases of UTIs. E. coli was involved in 43.8% (78/178) of the UTIs. The frequency of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli isolates was 23% (18/178). The resistance profile of E. coli was 93% for Amoxicillin, 79% for Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid, 75% for Gentamicin, 70% for Ciprofloxacin, and 53% for Cefotaxime. The study confirmed the predominance of E. coli isolates in ITUs at the referral hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso with high levels of resistance to beta-lactams. There is a need to reduce AMR progression in Burkina Faso by strengthening the AMR surveillance system.

 

Key words: Resistance, antibiotics, Escherichia coli, urinary tract infections, Bobo-Dioulasso.