Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Post-Op Infectious Complications Characterized

Jody A. Charnow March 02, 2010

The problems developed following 20% of major urologic procedures in patients with chronic bacteriuria.
 

Oral Drug Is An Appropriate Option for Resistant UTIs

John Schieszer November 19, 2009

In a study, only 3% of ESBL-producing Escherhicia coli isolates were resistant to fosfomycin.
 

Antibiotic UTI Prophylaxis Slightly Better

John Schieszer November 19, 2009

It is associated with fewer recurrences than lactobacilli, but it increases antibiotic resistance.
 

Bacteria Interference May Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

John Schieszer November 19, 2009

A non-pathogenic strain of E. coli lowered the UTI rate in catheterized men with neurogenic bladder.
 

Using Bacteria to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

John Schieszer October 02, 2009

A non-pathogenic strain of E. coli lowered the UTI rate in catheterized men with neurogenic bladder.
 

First UTIs in Women Characterized

Jody A. Charnow August 19, 2009

CHICAGO—Urinary frequency and urgency are the two predominant presenting urinary symptoms in young women with their first UTI, according to a new prospective study of college-aged women.
 

Risk Factors for Post-TURP UTIs Identified

Jody A. Charnow May 07, 2009

Patients who have urinary catheters in place upon hospital admission for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) are at increased risk of postoperative UTIs, investigators reported at the 24th Annual European Association of Urology Congress in Stockholm.
 

Obesity Raises UTI Risk

Jody A. Charnow April 29, 2009

Obesity increases the likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to researchers. The risk is particularly elevated among severely obese individuals.
 

Obesity Raises UTI Risk

Jody A. Charnow April 27, 2009

CHICAGO—Obesity increases the likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to researchers. The risk is particularly elevated among severely obese individuals.
 

Risk Factors for Post-TURP Urinary Tract Infections Identified

Jody A. Charnow March 20, 2009

Patients who have urinary catheters in place upon hospital admission for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) are at increased risk of post-operative urinary tract infections (UTIs), investigators reported at the 24th Annual European Association of Urology Congress in Stockholm.
 

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