Schistosomiasis - Abstract
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by flatworms (trematodes).
Infections
Nonantibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Abstract
PURPOSE: Increasing antimicrobial resistance has stimulated interest in nonantibiotic prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections.
History and physical examination plus laboratory testing for the diagnosis of adult female urinary tract infection - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Emergency physicians often encounter females presenting with symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Association of pyuria and clinical characteristics with the presence of urinary tract infection among patients with acute nephrolithiasis - Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Pyuria is a useful indicator of urinary tract infection among patients with compatible symptoms; however, its utility has not been adequately investigated among patients with acute nephrolithiasis.
Urinary tract infections in patients with diabetes treated with dapagliflozin - Abstract
AIMS: Urinary tract infection is common in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Prevalence and associated factors with hospitalization for treatment of urinary tract infection during pregnancy - Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of the hospitalization of pregnant women for treatment of urinary tract infection and the repercussions on the health of the newborn, and the absence of a urine exam during the prenatal period.
Schistosomiasis-an endemic parasitic waterborne disease - Abstract
Schistosomiasis (or bilharzia) is a chronic waterborne disease caused by parasitic worms or schistosoma in the tropics and sub tropics.
Epidemiology and risk factors for isolation of Escherichia coli producing CTX-M-type extended-spectrum β-lactamase in a large U.S. Medical Center - Abstract
A case-case-control study was conducted to identify independent risk factors for recovery of Escherichia coli strains producing CTX-M-type extended-spectrum β-lactamases (CTX-M E. coli) within a large Southeastern Michigan medical center.
Compliance with clean intermittent catheterization in spinal cord injury patients: A long-term follow-up study - Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review of medical notes.
Antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infections in antenatal hydronephrosis, "Beyond the Abstract," by Rahul K. Bansal, MBBS, MS, MCh and Luis H. Braga, MD, MSc, PhD
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Antenatal hydronephrosis (HN) is one of the most common congenital anomalies, seen in 1% to 5% of all pregnancies.[1]
Cysticlean(R) a highly pac standardized content in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections: An observational, prospective cohort study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The present study was aimed at determining the prophylactic efficacy of American cranberry (AC) extract (Cysticlean®) in women with recurrent symptomatic postcoital urinary tract infections (PCUTI), non-consumer of AC extract in the past 3 months before inclusion, and to determine changes in their quality of life (QoL).
A case of Fournier's Gangrene: An insidious and dangerous pathology - Abstract
Fournier's Gangrene is a rare form of necrotizing fasciitis due to microbial infection of perineum and scrotum.
Military women's urinary patterns, practices, and complications in deployment settings - Abstract
Military women's urination patterns and practices can be affected when deployed to austere environments.
The innate immune response during urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis - Abstract
Despite its proximity to the fecal flora, the urinary tract is considered sterile.
Risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infection in kidney transplant recipients - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious complication in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).
Imaging of penile and scrotal emergencies - Abstract
Penile and scrotal emergencies are uncommon, but when they do occur, urgent or emergent diagnosis and treatment are necessary.
Ultrasound bladder wall thickness measurement in diagnosis of recurrent urinary tract infections and cystitis cystica in prepubertal girls - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate urinary bladder wall thickness (BWT) assessed by ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for cystitis cystica.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of flow cytometry in urinary tract infection screening - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Automated urine sediment analysis of white blood cells (WBCs) and bacteria is a promising approach for urinary tract infections (UTIs) screening.
Do antibiotic prophylaxis and/or circumcision change periurethral uropathogen colonization and urinary tract infection rates in boys with VUR? - Abstract
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effect of circumcision and/or antibiotic prophylaxis on periurethral flora and associated bacteriuria in male children with and without vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
Women with symptoms of uncomplicated urinary tract infection are often willing to delay antibiotic treatment: A prospective cohort study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Women presenting with symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) are often prescribed antibiotics.