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Enterococci independently increase the risk for initial antibiotic treatment failure and prolonged hospitalization in adult patients with complicated urinary tract infection: a retrospective cohort study.

Zhigang Zhu, Wenying Du, Yuze Yang, Yan Zhang, Jing Feng, Yubao Wang

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Zhigang ZhuRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
Wenying DuRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
Yuze YangRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
Yan ZhangRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
Jing FengRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
Yubao WangRespiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China. yubaowang2020@hotmail.com.

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objectivesWe aimed to investigate the impact of enterococci on initial antibiotic treatment (IAT) failure and prolonged hospitalization in complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) cases, and to identify risk factors for enterococcal cUTI.

methodsAdult cUTI patients were analyzed to compare the differences between the Enterococcus and non-Enterococcus groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were employed to identify independent risk factors.

resultsThis study included 419 patients, with the Enterococcus group showing significantly higher IAT failure rates and an extended average length of stay by 4.4 days compared to the non-Enterococcus group. Multivariate analysis identified enterococci, hospital-acquired UTIs (HA-UTI), indwelling catheters, and bed rest (bedridden) as independent risk factors for IAT failure. Enterococci were notably linked to prolonged hospitalization, other independent risk factors included IAT failure, prior antimicrobial use, age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (ACCI) ≥ 4, hypoalbuminemia, and bed rest. Urological cancer, HA-UTI, indwelling catheters, urinary retention, and urologic surgery were risk factors for enterococcal cUTI.

conclusionWe provide the first evidence that enterococci independently increase the risk for IAT failure and prolonged hospitalization in adults with cUTIs, highlighting the significance of timely identification to optimize measures including antibiotic regimens. Risk factors for enterococcal cUTI have also been identified to aid clinicians in managing this condition.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsEnterococcusGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsUrinary Tract InfectionsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHospitalizationHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment FailureAnti-Bacterial AgentsComplicated urinary tract infectionEnterococcusInitial antibiotic treatment failureProlonged hospitalizationRisk factors

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