ArticleUrologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2022
[What is the proportion of infectiology in the specialization urology? : A pilot study to underline the significance of Antibiotic Stewardship in urology].
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- [Do we need to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in immunocompromised patients? : A rapid review].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Pooled it
- [Antibiotic stewardship in urology : Time to rethink?]Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Urinary tract infection in outpatients in Germany: a cross-sectional study of diagnostics and susceptibility testing in medical laboratories.BJGP open · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundUrinary tract infections account for one of the most bacterial infectious diseases worldwide.
objectivesThe primary aim of this pilot project was to identify the relative percentage of antibiotic use in comparison to all patients in a university medical center for the better establishment of antibiotic stewardship (ABS) programs. MATERIAL AND
methodsThis is an epidemiological pilot project. In the time period of three months it was evaluated which relative percentage of the patients was treated with antibiotics for bacterial urinary tract infection in comparison to all patients.
resultsIn summary, about 40% of all urological patients received an antibiotic treatment against urinary tract infections or as perioperative prophylaxis against bacterial infection in the operating room (OR). The antibiotic use at the urological ward is highest in comparison to ambulance or OR.
conclusionInfectious diseases, especially bacterial infections, account for a significant part of urology. This knowledge is essential to establish ABS programs and to tackle the progression of antibiotic resistance. Detailed studies are necessary to understand antibiotic prescription practice in urology to develop targeted ABS interventions.
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