Efficacy of Anti-Microbial Agents with Ascorbic Acid in Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Abstract

Background: Rapid development of microbial resistance is an emerging health care issue of developing countries. In this study we evaluated the susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens causing catheters associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) against commonly prescribed antibiotics alone and in combination with ascorbic acid in institutional settings.