Salmonella isolates from urine cultures: serotypes and antimicrobial resistance in hospital settings
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DOI: 10.1007/s42770-019-00052-y
Abstract: This study investigated the serotypes and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella isolates in urine cultures from 38 hospitalized patients. Nine serotypes were detected, and a large proportion was Typhimurium and Enteritidis. The strains presented resistance to… read more here.
Keywords: serotypes antimicrobial; salmonella isolates; isolates urine; urine cultures ... See more keywords
DECREASING URINE CULTURE RATES IN HOSPITALIZED INTERNAL MEDICINE PATIENTS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.04.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND There are no previous studies on decreasing urine cultures in hospitalized internal medicine patients by a combination of physician education and reflex cancellation of urine cultures in those with a negative dipstick urinalysis. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; hospitalized internal; internal medicine; medicine patients ... See more keywords
Reassessing the utility of routine urine culture with urodynamics: UTI incidence and risk factors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.05.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION There is no consensus regarding use of periprocedural antibiotics or routine urine cultures during urodynamics study (UDS) in children. At our hospital, we historically have obtained urine cultures during UDS. However, even with positive… read more here.
Keywords: risk; urine culture; post uds; urine cultures ... See more keywords
Elimination of Screening Urine Cultures Prior to Elective Joint Arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw848
Abstract: Discontinuing routine processing of screening urine cultures prior to elective joint arthroplasty resulted in substantial reduction in urine cultures ordered and antimicrobial prescriptions for asymptomatic bacteriuria, without any significant impact on incidence of prosthetic joint… read more here.
Keywords: joint arthroplasty; prior elective; cultures prior; urine cultures ... See more keywords
585. A Cost-Effective Implementation Reducing The Number Of Urine Cultures In An Acute Care Community Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.779
Abstract: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common finding in hospitalized patients. This is defined as bacteriuria of ≥105 colony-forming units (cfu) per mL without any genitourinary signs or symptoms. Treatment for such leads to increased antimicrobial resistance… read more here.
Keywords: order; number; urine cultures; care ... See more keywords
Utility of Urine Cultures During Febrile Neutropenia Workup in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients Without Urinary Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad236
Abstract: Abstract The utility of obtaining screening urine cultures for febrile neutropenia (FN) during hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) is unknown. In 667 adult HCT patients with FN, only 40 (6%) were found with bacteriuria. Antibiotics… read more here.
Keywords: stem cell; urine cultures; hematopoietic stem; febrile neutropenia ... See more keywords
1892. Preparing for an Antibiotic Stewardship Intervention Through Nursing Surveys of Knowledge and Safety
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1548
Abstract: Abstract Background We designed an intervention to reduce unnecessary antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), by decreasing unnecessary urine cultures. Nurses and clinical nurse assistants (CNAs) play important roles in requesting urine cultures. As preparation… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; safety; urine cultures; nurses cnas ... See more keywords
Clinical and microbiological investigation into mixed growth urine cultures.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001544
Abstract: Introduction. Urine samples submitted for investigation of urinary tract infection (UTI) may identify more than one bacterial isolate. These samples may be reported as 'mixed growth urine culture' (MGUC). The clinical significance of MGUC remains… read more here.
Keywords: growth urine; mguc; mixed growth; urine cultures ... See more keywords
Urine cultures in a long-term care facility (LTCF): time for improvement
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0909-x
Abstract: BackgroundUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent infections in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Numerous studies have described the problem of inadequate UTI diagnosis and treatment. We assessed the role of urine cultures in the… read more here.
Keywords: long term; urine culture; urine cultures; culture ... See more keywords
Antibiotic Resistances of Enterobacteriaceae with Chromosomal Ampc in Urine Cultures: Review and Experience of a Spanish Hospital
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040730
Abstract: The Enterobacteriaceae Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella aerogenes, Morganella morganii, Providencia stuartii, and Serratia marcescens (CESPM group) produce numerous urinary tract infections (UTIs) which are difficult to treat due to their high multiresistance rate. The… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic resistances; cefepime; urine cultures; hospital ... See more keywords
Spectrum of Bacterial Pathogens from Urinary Infections Associated with Struvite and Metabolic Stones
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010080
Abstract: Objective: The purposes of this multi-center study were to evaluate the rate of infection stones and to evaluate the urine cultures of patients with infection stones. Materials: Charts of adulpatients with urinary stones were reviewed… read more here.
Keywords: pathogens urinary; urine cultures; urinary infections; bacterial pathogens ... See more keywords