Infections

Vesicoureteral reflux and febrile urinary tract infections in anorectal malformations: A retrospective review - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Multiple studies document a correlation between anorectal malformations (ARMs) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), development of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and subsequent renal disease.

Comparison of different scoring systems for outcome prediction in patients with Fournier's gangrene: Experience with 50 patients - Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate effective factors in the survival of patients with Fournier's gangrene (FG) and compare three different validated scoring systems for outcome prediction: Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI), Uludag Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (UFGSI) and age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI).

Efficacy of diagnosing, treating and managing febrile urinary tract infections in children with vesicoureteral reflux

ORLANDO, FL USA (Press Release) - May 18, 2014

Panel addresses success of antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing febrile UTI as well as the impact of the American Academy of Pediatrics UTI 2011 Guidelines for diagnosing and managing febrile UTI in Children with VUR

Guidelines to identify abnormalities after childhood urinary tract infections: A prospective audit - Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the childhood urinary tract infection (UTI) guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in 1991 and from National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (CG54) in 2007 by measuring their efficiency at detecting urinary tract abnormalities.

Postoperative urinary tract infection and surgical site infection in instrumented spinal surgery: Is there a link? - Abstract

A potential relationship between postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) and surgical site infection (SSI) following posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation (PSFI) was investigated.

Benefit of a specialized multidisciplinary clinic in neuro-urology and functional urology - Abstract

Functional disorders encounter for a large amount of the medical activity, including in urology.

Urinary tract infection as a preventable cause of pregnancy complications: Opportunities, challenges, and a global call to action - Abstract

The urinary tract is a common site of infection in humans.

Management of Fournier's gangrene in HIV-positive patients: Report of 29 cases - Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical characteristics and treatment strategies of Fournier's gangrene in HIV-positive patients.

Evaluation of the relationship between urodynamic examination and urinary tract infection based on urinalysis results - Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors for urinary tract infection (UTI) after urodynamic examination by evaluating patients' clinical characteristics and urodynamic parameters.

Vaginal mass caused by a lately recognized congenital bladder diverticulum - Abstract

Congenital bladder diverticula are strongly associated with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), and are mostly present in childhood.

Urinary tract infection in diabetes: Epidemiologic considerations - Abstract

The epidemiology of urnary tract infections (UTIs) among men and women with diabetes is similar to the epidemiology of those without: Women have greater risk than men, and frequency of sexual activity is a risk factor.

Drug pair cuts children's urinary infections up to 80 percent

BETHESDA, MD USA (News Release) - MAY 5, 2014 -

NIH study yields first clinical evidence validating common practice

Ozone therapy: A potential adjunct approach to lower urinary tract infection? A case series report - Abstract

Multi-resistant drug bacteria are an emerging health care concern around the world.

The development of Fournier's gangrene following rubber band ligation of haemorrhoids - Abstract

The development of Fournier's gangrene in an 80-year-old male patient with diabetes after a routine outpatient haemorrhoid banding procedure is described.

Recurrent urinary tract infection due to enterovesical fistula secondary to colon diverticular disease: A case report - Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Enterovesical fistula are pathological connections between the bladder and pelvic intestinal segments.

Role of phytotherapy associated with antibiotic prophylaxis in female patients with recurrent urinary tract infections - Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a phytotherapic which includes Solidago, Orthosiphon and Birch extract (Cistimev®) in association with antibiotic prophylaxis in female patients affected by recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIr).

Urinary tract infection in randomized phase III studies of canagliflozin, a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Canagliflozin, a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, lowers plasma glucose in individuals with hyperglycemia by inhibiting renal glucose reabsorption and increasing glucosuria.

Urinary tract infection in older adults - Abstract

Urinary tract infection and asymptomatic bacteriuria are common in older adults.

Abdominal implantation of testicles in the management of intractable testicular pain in fournier gangrene - Abstract

Fournier gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing soft tissue infection involving the superficial and fascial planes of the perineum.

Older women's experiences of suffering from urinary tract infections - Abstract

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and explore older women's experiences of having had repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs).