An unusual case of acute cystitis associated with mixed flora in voided urine in an adult male.
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This report describes two episodes of acute cystitis associated with "mixed flora" in an elderly male following a cystoscopy. The initial episode was accompanied by pyuria and a positive nitrite test. Both episodes responded to treatment with nitrofurantoin. Urine cultures were negative prior to the episodes and at a 1-year follow-up.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 52 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014