Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in a Young Female: A Case Report with Literature Review

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common clinical condition which occurs in individuals across all age groups and sex, with higher prevalence in females. It is defined as the presence of significant bacteriuria along with symptoms such as frequency, dysuria, urgency, suprapubic tenderness and fever. The most common cause of UTI is Escherichia coli. In Unani System of Medicine this condition was discussed under the name of Warm-e-Masana Haad (cystitis), Warm-e-Kulliya Haad (nephritis) or possibly Warm-e-Majra-e-Baul by many renowned Unani physicians. This case report describes a 25-year-old female presenting with complaints of fever, increased frequency of micturition with urgency, burning micturition with generalized weakness for about four weeks. The physical examination was unremarkable. In investigations, urinalysis shows the presence of bacteria and pyuria. Urine culture shows a significant growth of E. coli >10⁵ CFU/mL. The patient was treated successfully with Unani formulation including shrabat-e-bazuri (10ml twice daily), hab karanjuwa (2 tablets twice daily) and sharbat-e-alubalu (10ml twice daily) resulting in complete resolution without recurrence. This case supports the efficacy of Unani treatment in the management of uncomplicated UTI.