URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CANCER PATIENTS

Urinary tract infections in elderly patients.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the elderly are common. The pathophysiology of increased susceptibility is multifactorial. Age-related changes include a decline in cell-mediated immunity, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, structural urinary tract abnormalities (e.g., benign prostatic hyperplasia), systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus) and increased incidence of urethral catheter placemen...

The relationship ABO–Rh blood group with urinary tract infections in hospitalized patients

Background and Aim: There is no consensus in the literature on the relationship between blood groups and risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). The present study was conducted to evaluated the relationship of blood groups with UTI and determine the most common bacterial cause of UTI in different blood groups. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical (cross sectional) study was conduct...

Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections in Patients before and after of Kidney Transplantation

Abstract Background and Objective: Urinary tract infections and bacteremia are the major problems in renal transplant patients, which are mostly due to immunesuppressive regimens, surgery, and exposure to the germs in hospital. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bacterial agents in the blood and urine samples of kidney transplant candidates. Material and Methods: In t...

urinary tract infections in children

Pediatric urinary tract infections.

Urinary tract infection in the pediatric population can lead to significant morbidity if not treated promptly and appropriately. All first infections may signify possible underlying anatomic or functional abnormality and require imaging of the lower and upper tracts. Accurate diagnosis of UTIs requires a properly collected quantitative urine culture. Treatment should be tailored to the pathogen...