"Urinary Tract Infections Etiology and Antimicrobial Drugs Usage" By Julius TIBYANGYE Microorganisms, which cause Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), exhibit drug resistance due to misuse and/or inadequate use of antimicrobial agents. The search for antimicrobials of plant origin has been mainly stimulated by the fact that some of the major antibacterial agents have developed resistance. Essential oils derived from aromatic medicinal plants have been reported to exhibit exceptionally good antimicrobial effects against bacteria, yeasts, filamentous fungi, and viruses.