AU - Sen, A AU - Doley, R AU - Dutta, P AU - Das, D AU - Gogoi, R TI - Urinary tract infection in elderly— A clinical & microbiological study: (A hospital based observational study) PT - ORIG DP - 2017 Jul 1 TA - International Journal of Forensic Odontology PG - 18-21 VI - 2 IP - 1 4099- https://www.ijofo.org/article.asp?issn=2542-5013;year=2017;volume=2;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=Sen;type=0 4100- https://www.ijofo.org/article.asp?issn=2542-5013;year=2017;volume=2;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=Sen AB - Introduction: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) remains the second most common community acquired and main cause for nosocomial infection among elderly. In contrast to the E. Coli infection in general population other gram negative bacilli and Enterococci often being isolated in elderly patient with UTI. Material and Methods: Our study included 60 elderly patients with UTI. Along with clinical evaluation, routine examination of urine and bacterial culture and sensitivity were done using MacConkey's agar media. Results and Observations: Among 60 patients 41 were female. Increase in frequency was the most common presenting symptom. Fever was the cardinal manifestation. Atypical presentation like mental confusion was present in 8.33% of the cases. E. Coli was the commonest isolated organism followed by Pseudomonas and Enterococcus with varying degree of antimicrobial sensitivity. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is necessary for diagnosis of UTI in elderly as they may present with atypical manifestation. In addition to E. Coli, Pseudomonas and Enterococcus infections are common in elderly. Urine examination for microbial susceptibility for antibiotics should be carried out in UTI in elderly patients.