We compared the efficacy and safety of estriol-containing vaginal pessary use with those of oral nitrofurantoin macrocrystal (NM) therapy for preventing urinary tract infection (UTI) in postmenopausal women with recurrent UTI. Over a period of 9 months, 86 women received an estriol-containing vaginal pessary (0.5 mg estriol) twice weekly, and 85 women received NM (100 mg) once daily. We recorde...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of elective appendicovesicostomy in association with Monfort abdominoplasty to avoid urinary tract infection (UTI) and renal damage in the post-operative follow-up of patients with prune belly syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS We followed 4 patients operated in our institution (UNIFESP) (Monfort, orchidopexy and Mitrofanoff) and compared them to 2 patients treated...

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the primary cause of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Whereas most infections are isolated cases, 1 in 40 women experience recurrent UTIs. The rise in antibiotic resistance has complicated the management of chronic UTIs and necessitates new preventative strategies. Currently, no UTI vaccines are approved for use in the United States, and th...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial that cause by both gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. The article is devoted to a review of literature, clinical guidelines recommendations about discussion UTI management. classifications different medical societies presented in manuscript. modern views on problem uncomplicated cystitis – its rate, factors occurre...

Introduction To investigate the resolution of urinary tract infection (UTI) with the successful treatment of kidney stone disease (KSD).We reviewed the outcomes of ureteroscopy (URS) and stone treatment for patients with positive urine culture or recurrent UTIs and evaluated whether the infection resolved with the clearance of their urinary stones. Material and methods Between March 2012 and ...

Practice Pointers Cranberry products have been used for many years to treat and prevent UTIs. Biochemical research suggests that cranberry products might prevent UTIs by altering the levels of hippuric acid in urine, or by preventing bacterial adhesion to the uroepithelial cells in the wall of the bladder. Cranberry products include juice, syrup, capsules, and tablets, but there is no consensus...

OBJECTIVE To revise the American Academy of Pediatrics practice parameter regarding the diagnosis and management of initial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in febrile infants and young children. METHODS Analysis of the medical literature published since the last version of the guideline was supplemented by analysis of data provided by authors of recent publications. The strength of evidence s...

Key words: urinary tract infection; complicating urin-even when renal involvement is present. Nevertheless it is useful to distinguish between upper and lower ary tract infection; recurrent urinary tract infection; radiological imaging; treatment; prevention UTI because treatment differs. The question arises whether localization studies should be performed or whether it is sufficient to monitor...

The incidence of neonatal urinary tract infection (UTI) varies from 0.1 to 1% of all infants, and its frequency is inversely proportional to birth weight [1]. Neonatal UTI presents different features than those observed in other age groups for several reasons, including higher prevalence, male sex predominance, and most importantly higher risk of urosepsis [2]. As the symptoms of a UTI in a neo...