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ReviewClinical microbiology reviews2008

Complicated catheter-associated urinary tract infections due to Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.

S M Jacobsen, D J Stickler, H L T Mobley, M E Shirtliff

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Review in Clinical microbiology reviews, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 302 papers.

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302citing papers in PubMed
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302 citing papers in PubMed, 782 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

S M JacobsenDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Dental School, University of Maryland-Baltimore, Room 9209, 650 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
D J Stickler
H L T Mobley
M E Shirtliff
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor · USCardiff University · GBUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent the most common type of nosocomial infection and are a major health concern due to the complications and frequent recurrence. These infections are often caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis. Gram-negative bacterial species that cause CAUTIs express a number of virulence factors associated with adhesion, motility, biofilm formation, immunoavoidance, and nutrient acquisition as well as factors that cause damage to the host. These infections can be reduced by limiting catheter usage and ensuring that health care professionals correctly use closed-system Foley catheters. A number of novel approaches such as condom and suprapubic catheters, intermittent catheterization, new surfaces, catheters with antimicrobial agents, and probiotics have thus far met with limited success. While the diagnosis of symptomatic versus asymptomatic CAUTIs may be a contentious issue, it is generally agreed that once a catheterized patient is believed to have a symptomatic urinary tract infection, the catheter is removed if possible due to the high rate of relapse. Research focusing on the pathogenesis of CAUTIs will lead to a better understanding of the disease process and will subsequently lead to the development of new diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options.

Indexed as

Cross InfectionEscherichia coli InfectionsProteus InfectionsUrinary Tract InfectionsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAdhesins, BacterialBiofilmsCatheterizationEscherichia coliHumansLocomotionPrognosisProteus mirabilisTechnologyUrinary CatheterizationAdhesins, Bacterial

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PMID18202436
PMCPMC2223845
OpenAlexW2114594973

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