Culture independent Raman spectroscopic identification of urinary tract infection pathogens: A proof of principle study - Abstract
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common infection.
Infections
Unambiguous practice guidelines on urinary tract infections in primary and secondary care - Abstract
The Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) practice guideline 'Urinary tract infections' intended for primary health care and the Dutch Working Party on Antibiotic Policy (SWAB) practice guideline 'Antimicrobial therapy in complicated urinary tract infections' intended for specialists in secondary care, were reviewed together.
Escherichia coli biofilm formation and recurrences of urinary tract infections in children - Abstract
It has been suggested that biofilm formation by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates is associated with recurrence and persistence of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Outcome prediction in patients with Fournier's gangrene - Abstract
Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rare but life-threatening disease.
The effect of circumcision on the frequency of urinary tract infection, growth and nutrition status in infants with antenatal hydronephrosis - Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of circumcision on the frequency of urinary tract infection (UTI), growth development, and the nutrition status in infants with antenatal hydronephrosis (AH).
Long-term outcomes of surgical management for nonmalignant perineal disease - Abstract
PURPOSE: A number of nonmalignant perineal diseases (focal and systemic) require surgery.
Inhibition of crystallization caused by Proteus mirabilis during the development of infectious urolithiasis by various phenolic substances - Abstract
Infectious urolithiasis is a consequence of persistent urinary tract infections caused by urease producing bacteria e.g. Proteus mirabilis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by a Proteus urinary tract infection - Abstract
Genetic, molecular and biological studies indicate that rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a severe arthritic disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population in developed countries, is caused by an upper urinary tract infection by the microbe, Proteus mirabilis.
Recurrent urinary tract infections management in women: A review - Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most frequent clinical bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections.
Resistance patterns of nosocomial urinary tract infections in urology departments: 8-Year results of the Global Prevalence of Infections in Urology Study - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present the worldwide antibiotic resistance rates of uropathogens reported in nosocomial urinary tract infections (NAUTI) during the period of 2003-2010.
Procalcitonin as a useful marker to decide upon intervention for urinary tract infection - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Because the use of procalcitonin has been advocated as a marker of bacterial infection, this study was carried out to determine the usefulness of serum PCT as an early marker to decide upon intervention for urinary tract infection.
The high incidence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in urine from elderly hospital patients may facilitate the spread of resistant strains to the community - Abstract
Almost all European countries are affected by the expansion of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae occurring during recent years.
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and epidemiology of female urinary tract infections in South Korea, 2010-2011 - Abstract
This study aimed to (i) investigate the antimicrobial susceptibilities of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in outpatient and inpatient settings and (ii) evaluate the risk factors for emerging antimicrobial drug resistance in UTIs in South Korea.
Rapid implementation of evidence-based guidelines for imaging after first urinary tract infection - Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The American Academy of Pediatrics published a new guideline for management of first urinary tract infection (UTI) in children aged 2 to 24 months in September 2011.
Outbreak of ertapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae urinary tract infections due to a contaminated ureteroscope - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Outbreaks of urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to contaminated ureteroscopes have been rarely reported.
Bacteriology and antibiotic resistance pattern in community acquired urinary tract infection - Abstract
Extensive use of antibiotics have resulted in development of resistance among most commonly used drugs in community acquired urinary tract infection (UTI).
Systematic review and meta-analysis of antimicrobial treatment effect estimation in complicated urinary tract infection - Abstract
Noninferiority trial design and analyses are commonly used to establish the effectiveness of a new antimicrobial drug for treatment of serious infections such as complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI).
Cutaneous human papillomavirus types detected on the surface of male external genital lesions: A case series within the HPV Infection in Men Study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous human papillomaviruses (HPVs) may be associated with cutaneous epithelial lesions and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Residual urine volumes after intermittent catheterization in men with spinal cord injury - Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional study.
Community acquired quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli pyelonephritis complicated with multiple renal abscesses: A case report - Abstract
Acute pyelonephritis is a potentially organ-damaging and life-threatening infection.