Factores de riesgo asociados a infección del tracto urinario en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 de 30 a 70 años de edad que acuden a la emergencia del Hospital General del Norte IESS de los Ceibos en el periodo 2022-2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder responsible for many systemic complications, one of them is urinary tract infection (UTI). Its incidence can be caused by multiple risk factors. The present study studies the comorbidities and risk factors present in diabetic patients with UTI. Objective: Identify the risk factors associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from 30 to 70 years who attended the emergency room of the Hospital del Norte IESS Los Ceibos in 2022-2023. Methods: A descriptive, observational and retrospective study was conducted in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attended the emergency room. Patient data were collected through the database of the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos. Statistical analysis was performed by means of the development of prevalence and incidence, in addition to the calculation of frequency of the qualitative variables of the study. Results: The results showed that the female sex was the predominant gender; and the age group 51-70 years was the most prevalent group in the study. Additionally, it was found that diabetic patients with UTI had a worse controlled glycosylated hemoglobin, and the duration of Diabetes was much longer in these patients. Conclusions: The results of the present investigation showed that glycemia levels should be monitored and controlled due to the risk of UTI and worsening of the clinical picture.