The importance of gender-stratified antibiotic resistance surveillance of unselected uropathogens: A Dutch nationwide extramural surveillance study - Abstract
Few studies have been performed on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men.
Infections
Oxacillin resistance and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus saprophyticus and other Staphylococci isolated from patients with urinary tract infection - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus saprophyticus is the second most frequent community-acquired causative agent of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Pyelonephritis in pregnancy. How adequate is empirical treatment? - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the adequacy of empirical antimicrobial treatment in pregnant women with acute pyelonephritis.
Antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infection by community pharmacists: A cross-sectional study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common conditions seen in female patients within primary care.
Trimethoprim prescription and subsequent resistance in childhood urinary infection: Multilevel modelling analysis - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern and antibiotic usage the main contributing factor, but there are few studies examining antibiotic use and resistance in children.
Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the male genital tract: An update - Abstract
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most prevalent cause of sexually transmitted diseases.
Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections - Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most frequent bacterial infections in the community and health care setting.
The detection of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in patients with symptomatic urinary tract infections using different diffusion methods in a rural setting - Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of extended spectrum of beta lactamases (ESBLs), to compare different phenotypic methods for ESBL confirmation and to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns among ESBL-producing urinary Escherichia coli.
History of recurrent urinary tract infection is not predictive of abnormality on voiding cystourethrogram - Abstract
PURPOSE: The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended against routine voiding cystourethrograms (VCUGs) in children 2 to 24 months with initial febrile UTI, raising concern for delayed diagnosis and increased risk of UTI-related renal damage from vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
Rupture in polycystic kidney disease presented as generalized peritonitis with severe sepsis: A rare case report - Abstract
Recurrent upper urinary tract (renal) infections have been reported to be frequent in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and often difficult to treat.
Prostate abscess: MRSA spreading its influence into Gram-negative territory: Case report and literature review - Abstract
Prostate abscess is a rare complication of an ascending urinary tract infection (UTI).
Antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infection after midurethral sling: A randomized controlled trial - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Because of the reported high percentage of bladder infections after placement of a midurethral sling (8.9%-34%), this study was undertaken to determine if a 3-day postoperative course of a urinary antibiotic would significantly lower the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) among treated women.
Macroscopic haematuria--A urological approach - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Haematuria is a common symptom with a multitude of differentials.
Different imaging strategies in febrile urinary tract infection in childhood. What, when, why? - Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem in childhood.
Gram-negative urinary tract infections and increasing isolation of ESBL-producing or ceftazidime-resistant strains in children: Results from a single-centre survey - Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are an important cause of morbidity in paediatrics, especially related to urinary tract malformation and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Procalcitonin, pyuria and proadrenomedullin in the management of urinary tract infections--'triple p in uti': Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases and drivers of antibiotic use and in-hospital days.
Foodborne urinary tract infections: A new paradigm for antimicrobial-resistant foodborne illness - Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide.
Performance of flow cytometry to screen urine for bacteria and white blood cells prior to urine culture - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The gold standard test for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection is bacterial culture.
Refractory urinary tract infections: Diagnosis and treatment of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare inflammatory condition of the renal parenchyma that is associated with long-term partial obstruction and infections of the urinary tract.
Cysts of the lower male genitourinary tract: Embryologic and anatomic considerations and differential diagnosis - Abstract
Cysts of the lower male genitourinary tract are uncommon and usually benign.