Stick with Quinolones for Prostate Biopsies
Using penicillin instead may result in a higher risk of sepsis, according to British researchers.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Intraurethral Catheters Recommended
They cause fewer UTIs than indwelling catheters in men at high risk during anesthesia and surgery.
Oral Drug Is An Appropriate Option for Resistant UTIs
In a study, only 3% of ESBL-producing Escherhicia coli isolates were resistant to fosfomycin.
Antibiotic UTI Prophylaxis Slightly Better
It is associated with fewer recurrences than lactobacilli, but it increases antibiotic resistance.
Bacteria Interference May Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
A non-pathogenic strain of E. coli lowered the UTI rate in catheterized men with neurogenic bladder.
First UTIs in Women Characterized
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.
Obesity Raises UTI Risk
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
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.
Cranberry vs. Antibiotic for UTI Prevention
Cranberry extract may be a suitable alternative to antibiotics for preventing recurrent UTIs in older women, British researchers concluded in The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2008; published online ahead of print).
Post-Tranplant UTI Pathogens Shift Over Time
Researchers who studied symptomatic UTIs in renal transplant recipients found that Enterococcus species are the most common causative pathogens within the first six months.
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