Study of The Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus In Urine Among Student of Wasit University

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) refers to every part of urinary system infection caused by the presence and growing of microorganisms everywhere in the urinary tract. Women were frequently affected by the diseases. Urinary tract infections can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in urine among students of Wasit University from December 2021 to March 2022. A total of 100 midstream urine specimens were taken from symptomatic Wasit University students. Fifty were male samples, and fifty female samples aged from 18 to 22. Patients had symptoms such as polyuria, pelvic and back pain, and dysuria. Patients did not receive any antimicrobial treatment. Out of 100 students 21 (21%) were infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Females had a slightly higher prevalence than males 12 (24%) were females, and 9 (18%) were males. There are significant differences (P value = 0.0343) between males and females for Staphylococcus aureus and high temperature. The statistical analysis showed significant (P. value = 0.0374) association between Staphylococcus aureus infection and dyuria in male and female. A statistically significant association was observed between Staphylococcus aureus infection and flank pain.