FRESH URINE MICROSCOPY AND CULTURE: TWO APPROACHES FOR DIAGNOSING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

Аннотация

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections affecting individuals worldwide. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. Traditionally, diagnosis involves the use of urine culture, but fresh urine microscopy has gained attention as a quicker, cost-effective alternative for initial screening. This study compares the diagnostic accuracy of fresh urine microscopy and culture in identifying UTIs. A total of [X] urine samples from patients presenting with suspected UTIs were analyzed using both methods. The results show that while urine culture remains the gold standard, fresh urine microscopy offers a reliable, rapid screening tool, with reasonable sensitivity and specificity for the detection of UTI pathogens. The study also discusses the advantages and limitations of each method in clinical practice, highlighting the potential role of fresh urine microscopy in resource- limited settings. KEYWORDS Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Fresh Urine Microscopy, Urine Culture, Diagnostic Accuracy, UTI Diagnosis Bacterial Infection, Sensitivity.