on (Jun 18, 2025) in the presence of the head of departments and lecturer a symposium entitled (Prevalence and pathological role of Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections among patients in Duhok Iraq), was presented by (Assistant Lecturer hileen mustafa haji) from the Medical laboratory department, Where it has been explained about, Escherichia coli (E. coli) are enteric bacteria is a gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family, which is responsible for causing urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common type of infection in the urinary system and can affect any part of it. Although most UTIs can be treated with antibiotics, it is important to note that the over use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, At the end of the symposium Escherichia coli (E. coli) are enteric bacteria is a gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family, which is responsible for causing urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common type of infection in the urinary system and can affect any part of it. Although most UTIs can be treated with antibiotics, it is important to note that the over use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.