this study was conducted to investigate whether the length of the interval between a urinary tract infection and the performance of the voiding cystourethrogram influences the presence or severity of vesicoureteral reflux (vur). in this study 161 children with first episode of urinary tract infection were evaluated. depending on time of performance of voiding cystourethrogram (vcug), patients d...

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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity have become a global public health over the last decades. Obesity has been suggested to be a risk factor for some infections, but studies often showed controversial findings. Few studies examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and urinary tract infection (UTI), showing inconsistent results. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine...

BACKGROUND  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in ischemic stroke patients are a common occurrence and the frequent focus of quality improvement initiatives. However, many UTIs are community-acquired and the impact of such infections on patient outcomes remains controversial. METHODS  We conducted a retrospective analysis of our Stroke Center Database and electronic medical records to determine ...

OBJECTIVES To elucidate the views of intermittent catheter (IC) users regarding urinary tract infection (UTI) symptom presentation, terminology for describing signs and symptoms, the cause of UTI and management strategies. DESIGN Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews. The transcribed text was analysed thematically. SETTING 12 general practitioner (GP) surgeries in Hampshire and ...

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AIMS To compare the effectiveness of short course (2-4 days) with standard duration oral antibiotic treatment (7-14 days) for urinary tract infection (UTI). METHODS Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials using a random effects model. Ten trials were eligible, involving 652 children with lower tract UTI recruited from outpatient or emergency departments. Main outcome measures were UTI a...

OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate whether increased urothelial cell apoptosis and chronic inflammation might contribute to recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) in women. METHODS The bladder biopsy specimens were collected from thirty women with recurrent UTI and ten controls. The bladder biopsies were performed at one to two months after UTI episode had been completely resol...

Although general guidelines exist for UTI concerning diagnosis and classification, there is a wide variation in clinical practice. There are both errors The problem that are frequently committed and mysteries that are still unsolved. Active management is important because under some circumstances UTI may cause permanent Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most renal scarring. Imaging pr...

Previous studies revealed that 22% to 40% of sows in confinement operations are affected with urinary tract infections (UTI) and UTI contribute to sow mortality. This study was designed to determine if UTI are detrimental to sow performance and to identify the stage of the production cycle that sows are at greatest risk of acquiring UTI. The study was conducted on a commercial sow farm and urin...