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Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are morecommon in geriatrics due to physiological alterations/pathological conditions. The main objective of this studywas to analyze the prevalence, causative organisms, types ofantimicrobials used, drug interactions and its outcome.Material and methods:- This study was conducted in thedepartment of Microbiology in TSM Medical College. 106total numbers of cases were involved in this study. Each wasbelong to elderly group. The duration of study was conductedover a period of six month. Early Morning clean catchmid-stream urine were collected and sent to Microbiologylaboratory for culture and sensitivity.Results: In this study, 65.3% of gram positive bacteria, 28.5%of gram negative bacteria and 2.8% fungus were isolated. E.coli and Enterococcus were most prevalent gram positivebacteria and gram negative bacteria respectively.Conclusion: About one-fourth patients have UTIs and halfof them were affected by E. coli. Urinary tract infections aremainly caused by Gram negative bacteria mainly Escherichiacoli followed by Gram positive bacteria. UTI can beminimized by proper use of antimicrobial agents and healthhygiene.
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It is an acute phase protein, which rises due to inflammation, infection and injury. It is synthesized by liver in response to IL-6 secreted by activated macrophages and T cells in acute and chronic inflammatory conditions. Changes in serum CRP concentration occur more quickly than ESR and therefore CRP may be a better reflection of current inflammation. Methods: Blood was collected by vene-puncture from the patients and separated sera were obtained from individuals elderly as well as young person’s were tested by quantitative & qualitative method. Results: In our study, two groups were included in this study, i.e. elderly group & young group.108 & 40 total cases were included in elderly group & young group respectively. In the elderly group out of 108 cases 35.2% were positive rest were negative for C - reactive protein as well as in young group 35% positive & 65% were negative found in the present study. Conclusion: In cases of joint pains CRP tests can give a better picture before going for higher and more expensive investigations.