title: [Urinary infections following bladder catheterization].
abstract: The incidence and the prophylaxis of urinary tract infection following bladder catheterization have been studied in 142 patients admitted for voiding cystourethrography (VCU). 71 children received a prophylactic treatment of 2 mg/kg nitrofurantoin daily for 4 days, while 71 received no treatment following bladder catheterization. Bacteriologic examination of the urine 4-9 days after catheterization showed significant bacteriuria in 5 untreated children. The germs responsible were E. coli, Proteus, and Klebsiella. None of the treated patients presented with significant bacteriuria. It is concluded that the incidence of significant bacteriuria after a VCU is not inconsiderable, that this urinary tract infection is often asymptomatic, and that the prophylactic administration of a disinfectant is justified.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007709:Klebsiella / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008297:Male; D009582:Nitrofurantoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011511:Proteus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D009582:Nitrofurantoin
vernacular_title: Infections urinaires après cystographie mictionnelle par sondage