Prevalence of Adhesive Pap Gene (Pyelonephritis Associated Pili) among Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated from Out Patients and in Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in Ain Shams University Hospital

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections of any organ system and accounts for significant morbidity and mortality with high medical costs. It is a very common infection both in the community and hospital inpatients and ranks high amongst the most common reasons that compel a patient to seek medical attention. They account for ~150–250 million cases globally per year.