Infections

Lower urinary tract symptoms in women with diabetes mellitus: A current review - Abstract

A literature review of the most current publications studying lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and findings in diabetic women was conducted including articles from January 2013 to April 2014.

Risk factors for febrile urinary tract infection in infants with prenatal hydronephrosis: Comprehensive single center analysis - Abstract

PURPOSE: We assessed risk factors for urinary tract infection in children with prenatal hydronephrosis.

Pilot randomized, placebo controlled trial to investigate the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis on the rate of urinary tract infection in infants with prenatal hydronephrosis - Abstract

PURPOSE: We determined the feasibility of a clinical trial of continuous antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent urinary tract infections in children with prenatal hydronephrosis.

Predictive factors of bacteremia in patients with febrile urinary tract infection: An experience at a tertiary care center - Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical features in adult patients with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) who visited the emergency department (ED) and to determine the predictive factors of bacteremia among the initial presenting clinical features.

Comparing the rates of urinary tract infections among patients receiving adjuvant pelvic intensity modulated radiation therapy, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, and brachytherapy for newly diagnosed endometrial cancer - Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the rates of urinary tract infection (UTI) among patients with endometrial cancer receiving vaginal brachytherapy alone and brachytherapy plus 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

Fournier's gangrene current approaches - Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is a rare but highly mortal infectious disease characterised by fulminant necrotising fasciitis involving the genital and perineal regions.

Comparison of the risk of postoperative infection between transurethral vaporesection and transurethral resection of the prostate - Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: We observed in our department at 3 months two episodes of bacteremia postoperatively to photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP).

Urinary tract infections in multiple sclerosis: Under-diagnosed and under-treated? A clinical audit at a large university hospital - Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system.

Poor clinical and economic outcomes with urinary tract infection due to extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing organisms, "Beyond the Abstract," by Shawn H. MacVane, PharmD, BCPS and David P. Nicolau, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA

BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Urinary tract infection is a common admitting diagnosis of hospitalized patients, estimated to account for > 350 000 hospital admissions and $3.4 billion in healthcare costs each year in the United States.

Procoagulant tissue factor activity on microparticles is associated with disease severity and bacteremia in febrile urinary tract infections - Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Inhibition of tissue factor, the primary initiator of coagulation in sepsis, attenuates morbidity in primates infused with Escherichia coli.

Pyonephrosis caused by Salmonella Typhi: A case report - Abstract

Introduction: Salmonella is a rare cause of urinary tract infections.

Fournier's Gangrene. Case report - Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is a condition marked by fulminant polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis of the urogenital and perineal areas.

Researchers identify potential risk factors for urinary tract infections in young girls

WINSTON-SALEM, NC USA (Press Release) - August 21, 2014 - Young girls with an intense, red, itchy rash on their outer genital organs may be at increased risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Impact of urinary tract infection on allograft function after kidney transplantation - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infectious complication after kidney transplantation.

Can a simple urinalysis predict the causative agent and the antibiotic sensitivities? - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was (1) to determine the reliability of urinalysis (UA) for predicting urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile children, (2) to determine whether UA findings can predict Escherichia coli versus non-E. coli urinary tract infection, and (3) to determine if empiric antibiotics should be selected based on E. coli versus non-E. coli infection predictions.

Comparison of procalcitonin and different guidelines for first febrile urinary tract infection in children by imaging - Abstract

BACKGROUND: We examined the ability of a procalcitonin (PCT) protocol to detect vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and renal scarring (RS), evaluated procedural costs and radiation burden, and compared four representative guidelines for children with their first febrile urinary tract infection (UTI).

Diagnostic accuracy of the quantitative C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and white blood cell count in urinary tract infections among infants and children - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the quantitative C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and white blood cell (WBC) count in urinary tract infections (UTI) among hospitalised infants and children in Qazvin, Iran.

Antimicrobial susceptibilities and clinical characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from urinary tract infections - Abstract

Introduction: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a uropathogen that is mainly involved in nosocomial infection.

Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase producing bacteria related urinary tract infection in renal transplant recipients and effect on allograft function - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a well-recognized early complication in renal transplant recipients (RTR) and can have significant bearing on their outcome.

Implementing a urinary tract infection clinical practice guideline in an ambulatory urgent care practice - Abstract

A clinical practice guideline for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in an ambulatory urgent care practice was implemented.