Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan

Shehla Nargis; Ovais Ullah Shirazi; Hassan Ahmad; Tassawer-e-Meran; Waqas Akram; Ali Akhtar

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Online Published: 31 Aug 2026

RMJ. 2026; 51(4): 908-912

Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan

Shehla Nargis, Ovais Ullah Shirazi, Hassan Ahmad, Tassawer-e-meran, Waqas Akram, Ali Akhtar.

Abstract
Objective: To assess urinary tract infections (UTIs) among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Lahore, Pakistan.
Methodology: This 8-month cross-sectional quantitative study involved 280 participants. Data were collected from patients’ medical records. The Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI) was used to assess the complexity of a patient's medication regimen. Binary logistic regression and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between various variables and outcomes.
Results: The MRCI revealed varying levels of complexity in medication regimens, with dosing frequency and administration instructions contributing significantly. Symptomatic UTIs, advanced CKD stages, and certain medications showed significant associations with outcomes (p<0.05), highlighting the importance of tailored treatment approaches.
Conclusion: This study provides insights into the clinical characteristics, pharmacotherapy patterns, medication regimen complexity, and outcomes among CKD patients with UTIs, contributing to the understanding of optimal management strategies for this patient population.

Key words: Chronic kidney disease, Lahore, medication regimen complexity, urinary tract infections.

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Nargis S, Shirazi OU, Ahmad H, Tassawer-e-meran , Akram W, Akhtar A. Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ. 2026; 51(4): 908-912.

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Nargis S, Shirazi OU, Ahmad H, Tassawer-e-meran , Akram W, Akhtar A. Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=272185 [Access: November 11, 2026].

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Nargis S, Shirazi OU, Ahmad H, Tassawer-e-meran , Akram W, Akhtar A. Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ. 2026; 51(4): 908-912.

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Nargis, S., Shirazi, . O. U., Ahmad, . H., Tassawer-e-meran, ., Akram, . W. & Akhtar, . A. (2026) Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ, 51 (4), 908-912.

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Nargis, Shehla, Ovais Ullah Shirazi, Hassan Ahmad, Tassawer-e-meran, Waqas Akram, and Ali Akhtar. 2026. Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (4), 908-912.

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Nargis, Shehla, Ovais Ullah Shirazi, Hassan Ahmad, Tassawer-e-meran, Waqas Akram, and Ali Akhtar. "Evaluation of urinary tract infections among chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 908-912.

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