Frequência de infecções do tracto urinário em pacientes atendidos no Hospital Psiquiátrico do Infulene em 2023

Abstract

A urinary tract infection is considered the presence and proliferation of microorganisms in the organs of the urinary system. It can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms, causing lesions of varying degrees and affecting both newborns and the elderly. This report presents the activities carried out at the Infulene Psychiatric Hospital during the internship period for the completion of the course. The internship took place from May to July 2023, lasting 462 working hours, and aimed to develop practical skills and describe laboratory diagnostic methods for urinary tract infections used at the Infulene Psychiatric Hospital. Using Urine II testing, urinary sediment testing, and direct microscopy, 118 urine samples were analyzed, the majority of which were from female patients (69%) (82%). The samples came from the Medicine ward (89% (105), outpatient consultations (6% (7), the men's ward (3), and the women's ward (3). Of the total samples, 39% (46) tested positive for urinary tract infections, of which 70% (32) were female. The most frequent microorganisms were bacteria (84.8%) and yeast (13.0%). An accurate laboratory diagnosis allows us to identify the etiological agents of urinary tract infections, ensuring better therapeutic guidance. Failure to diagnose the cause can compromise the patient's health and, if misdiagnosed, can cause recurrent infections.