Antibiotic UTI Prophylaxis Slightly Better
It is associated with fewer recurrences than lactobacilli, but it increases antibiotic resistance.
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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.
Catheter-Associated UTIs Raise Death Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Catheter-associated UTIs (CA-UTIs) significantly increase patients’ risk of death, researchers have found.
No. 1 Post-Transplant Infection: UTIs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—UTIs continue to be the most common infections following kidney transplantation, with female gender and duration of urinary catheterization among the strongest risk factors.
Urine Test Screens for Cephalosporin Susceptibility
The absence of urinary nitrites predicts potential resistance of pediatric UTIs to cephalosporins, according to investigators at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Ont., Canada.
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