Infections

Antibiotic resistance pattern among common bacterial uropathogens with a special reference to ciprofloxacin resistant Escherichia coli - Abstract

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: The resistance of bacteria causing urinary tract infection (UTI) to commonly prescribed antibiotics is increasing both in developing as well as in developed countries.

Can the Griess Nitrite test and a Urinary Pus Cell Count of ≥5 cells per micro litre of urine in pregnant women be used for the screening or the early detection of urinary tract infections in rural India? - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common problem in pregnancy due to the morphological and the physiological changes that take place in the genitourinary tract during pregnancy.

Comparison of antibiotic resistance patterns in collections of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis uropathogenic strains - Abstract

Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis are important urinary tract pathogens.

Awareness of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic prescribing in UTI treatment: A qualitative study among primary care physicians in Sweden - Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To improve education and information for general practitioners in relation to rational antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infection (UTI), it is important to be aware of GPs' views of resistance and how it influences their choice of UTI treatment.

Healthcare-associated, community-acquired and hospital-acquired bacteraemic urinary tract infections in hospitalized patients: A prospective multicentre cohort study in the era of antimicrobial resistance - Abstract

The clinical and microbiological characteristics of community-onset healthcare-associated (HCA) bacteraemia of urinary source are not well defined.

A prospective study examining the incidence of bacteriuria and urinary tract infection after shock wave lithotripsy with targeted antibiotic prophylaxis - Abstract

PURPOSE: Controversy exists regarding antibiotic prophylaxis before shock wave lithotripsy.

Urinary tract infections in meningioma patients: Analysis of risk factors and outcomes - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 35% of all nosocomial infections and 75% are associated with the use of urethral catheters.

Intravesical colistin irrigation to treat multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii urinary tract infection: A case report - Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacteria and a significant nosocomial pathogen in hospitals.

Update on recent guidelines for the management of urinary tract infections in children: The shifting paradigm - Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent guidelines on the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children have seen a shift from aggressive imaging studies and the use of prophylactic antibiotics to a more restrictive and targeted approach.

Long-term renal outcomes of episodic urinary tract infection in diabetic patients, "Beyond the Abstract," by Chia-Chu Chang

BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - The consequences of urinary tract infection (UTI) in diabetic patients are serious.

Clinical utility of measurement of procalcitonin for diagnosis of urosepsis - Abstract

We assessed the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) in urosepsis on 54 patients with urinary tract infections (UTI), suspected of having urosepsis.

Using qualitative research to inform development of a diagnostic algorithm for UTI in children - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diagnostic and prognostic algorithms can help reduce clinical uncertainty.

Regional differences in phylogenetic group of Escherichia coli strains isolated from children with urinary tract infection in Korea - Abstract

PURPOSE: We phylogenetically analyzed the Escherichia coli strains isolated from children with urinary tract infection (UTI) in 2 regions of Korea.

Significance of anaerobic bacteria in postoperative infection after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion or reconstruction - Abstract

Radical cystectomy followed by urinary diversion or reconstruction (RC) is a standard treatment for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Selective reporting of antibiotic susceptibility data improves the appropriateness of intended antibiotic prescriptions in urinary tract infections: A case-vignette randomised study - Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the impact of selective reporting of antibiotic susceptibility data on the appropriateness of intended documented antibiotic prescriptions in urinary tract infections (UTIs) among residents training in general practice.

Effects of hospital nurse staffing on in-hospital mortality, pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infection in surgical patients - Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to examine relationships between nurse staffing level and postsurgical patient outcomes using inpatient database from the National Health Insurance.

Assessment of immune responses of the flagellin (FliC) fused to FimH adhesin of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli - Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world.

Day of surgery urine cultures identify urogynecologic patients at increased risk for postoperative urinary tract infection - Abstract

PURPOSE: Despite preoperative screening and treatment for urinary tract infections, a postoperative urinary tract infection develops in approximately 1 in 5 urogynecologic patients.

Urinary tract infection in male veterans: Treatment patterns and outcomes - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lengthier antimicrobial therapy is associated with increased costs, antimicrobial resistance, and adverse drug events.

Diagnostic approach to urinary tract infections in male general practice patients: A national surveillance study - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diagnostic urinary tract infection (UTI) studies have primarily been performed among female patients.

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