Guideline recommendations on empirical antibiotic treatment are based on the literature, expert opinion, expected pathogens and resistance data, but their adequacy in the real-life setting is often unknown.
BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very frequent disease, little is known about its seasonality in the community.
OBJECTIVES: To analyze our data with regard to the treatment of Fournier's Gangrene, a necrotizing subcutaneous infection of the male genitalia.
Fosfomycin trometamol (fosfomycin tromethamine) (Monuril®, Monurol®, Monural®) is approved in numerous countries worldwide, mainly for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of premature rupture of fetal membranes in preterm singleton pregnancies and its association with sociodemographic factors and maternal self-reported genitourinary infections.
OBJECTIVE: To define the terms of use of vaccines, probiotics, and cranberry in urology.
In renal transplant recipients, the urinary tract is the most common site of infections that might be caused by pathogens while on immunosuppressive therapy.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs in reducing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
BACKGROUND: Reported associations of male circumcision (MC) with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men have been inconsistent.
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Previous studies of dipstick urinalysis (UA) in asymptomatic peri- and postmenopausal women demonstrate poor sensitivity to detect a urinary tract infection (UTI).
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of postoperative bacteriuria, pyuria and urine culture in patients with an orthotopic sigmoid colon neobladder replacement.
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is an uncommon cause of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI).
BACKGROUND: Cultures of genitourinary tract microorganisms have been included in routine evaluation for all pregnant women who present with presumptive preterm labor However some studies found that this assessment is costly and adds little value.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness, safety and cost of Tristel Fuse (chlorine dioxide) with Cidex OPA (ortho-phthaldehyde; 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde) in an automated endoscopic reprocessor (AER) for high-level disinfection of flexible cystoscopes.
BACKGROUND: To define appropriate antibiotic use for patients with a complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), we developed in a previous study a key set of 4 valid, guideline-based quality indicators (QIs).
Urinary schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma haematobium, is a prevalent parasitic infection in certain areas of Africa and the Middle East.
BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a frequent uropathogen in urinary tract infections (UTI).
BACKGROUND: Hyperbilirubinemia is a frequently seen condition in neonates.
Gangrene of the penis is a rare and serious complication of end stage renal disease, being an expression of systemic calciphylaxis.
BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis and early treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) are important because of its association with renal scarring (RS).
