Identificación de bacterias presentes en orina tomada por cistocentesis eco guiada en felinos mediante urocultivos en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify bacteria in urine samples obtained through ultrasound-guided cystocentesis from cats treated at the El Hasky 2 and 4 veterinary clinics, and to evaluate the relationship between urinary pH and bacterial presence. A descriptive, cross-sectional, and observational study was conducted on 40 domestic cats over one year of age. Samples were processed using microscopy, urine culture on blood agar and MacConkey agar, and urinary pH was determined using reagent strips. The results showed that 35% of the samples exhibited bacterial growth, while 65% were negative. The bacteria identified were primarily bacilli, Escherichia coli, and coccobacilli with pathogenic bacterial counts. Statistical analysis revealed that the relationship between urinary pH and bacterial presence was negative (p > 0.05), indicating no statistically significant relationship between the two variables. Concluding that pH is not a determining factor for the presence of bacteria in urine, and thus confirming that urine culture is an effective and preferred diagnostic method for determining bacteria in urine.