Change in antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli urinary tract isolates at a single institution over a period of 10 years - Abstract
Urinary tract infections are common.
Infections
Prediction of vesicoureteral reflux in children with first urinary tract infection by dimercaptosuccinic acid and ultrasonography - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common causes of febrile pediatric diseases.
Risk factors for non-Escherichia coli community-acquired bacteriuria - Abstract
PURPOSE: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections, with Escherichia coli causing up to 80 % of community-acquired bacteriuria (CA-Bu).
Infections caused by OXA-48-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital in Spain in the setting of a prolonged, hospital-wide outbreak - Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We describe clinical and microbiological features of infections caused by OXA-48-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (O48KP) in the setting of a prolonged, hospital-wide outbreak detected in January 2011.
Impact of empirical treatment in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. bacteremia. A multicentric cohort study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that are associated with the adequacy of empirical antibiotic therapy and its impact in mortality in a large cohort of patients with extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) - producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. bacteremia.
Randomized clinical trial on antimicrobial prophylaxis for flexible urethrocystoscopy, "Beyond the Abstract," by Antonio Jimenez-Pacheco
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Flexible urethrocystoscopy is a diagnostic outpatient technique used in daily clinical practice in urology.
Similarity and divergence of phylogenies, antimicrobial susceptibilities, and virulence factor profiles of Escherichia coli isolates causing recurrent urinary tract infections that persist or result from reinfection - Abstract
In order to obtain a better molecular understanding of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI), we collected 75 cases with repeatedly occurring uncomplicated UTI.
Antibiotic prophylaxis in urology departments, 2005-2010 - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) is an important measure in preventing health care-associated urinary tract infections (HAUTIs).
The relative importance of Staphylococcus saprophyticus as a urinary tract pathogen: Distribution of bacteria among urinary samples analysed during 1 year at a major Swedish laboratory - Abstract
To determine the distribution of urinary tract pathogens with focus on Staphylococcus saprophyticus and analyse the seasonality, antibiotic susceptibility, and gender and age distributions in a large Swedish cohort.
Risk factors for postoperative urinary tract infection and urinary retention in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer - Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze risk factors for postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) and urinary retention (UR) in patients with colorectal cancer.
Symptoms and risk factors associated with first urinary tract infection in college age women: A prospective cohort study - Abstract
PURPOSE: We identified epidemiological risk factors for the initial urinary tract infection in females of college age compared to age matched controls.
The effectiveness of single-dose fosfomycin as antimicrobial prophylaxis for patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate - Abstract
Objectives: It was the aim of this study to evaluate the efficacy of single-dose fosfomycin prophylaxis as an alternative to fluoroquinolone-based prophylaxis in transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate (TRUSBP).
Fluoroquinolone resistance among gram-negative urinary tract pathogens: Global smart program results, 2009-2010 - Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the rates of fluoroquinolone resistant (FQR) in gram-negative bacilli urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a global population.
Urinary tract infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - Abstract
Co-morbidity from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has recently focussed on outcomes of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, but serious infections are an increasingly well-recognised complication of RA.
Factors associated with complications of the ureteral stump after proximal ureteroureterostomy - Abstract
PURPOSE: Ureteroureterostomy is a treatment modality for managing an ectopic ureterocele or ectopic ureter and preserving upper pole kidney function.
Long-term renal outcomes of episodic urinary tract infection in diabetic patients - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Urinary tract infection (UTI) exists in 9%-20% of female and 3%-11% of male patients with diabetes.
Randomized comparative study for the assessment of a new therapeutic schedule of fosfomycin trometamol in postmenopausal women with uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection - Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To compare two therapeutic regimes in terms of bacterial eradication of post-menopausal with uncomplicated acute cystitis who complete antibiotic treatment.
Antibacterial resistances in uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: ECO.SENS II data from primary health care in Austria - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) are a frequent reason for consultation of women in primary health care.
Immune modulation by group B Streptococcus influences host susceptibility to urinary tract infection by uropathogenic Escherichia coli - Abstract
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is most often caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC).
What is significant hematuria for the primary care physician? - Abstract
Hematuria is a common finding in primary care practice.