title: Catheter-associated bacteriuria.
abstract: Catheter-associated bacteriuria is the most common nosocomial infection in both acute and long-term care facilities. Complications include fever, bacteremia, acute pyelonephritis, urinary stones, chronic renal inflammation, and death. Catheter-associated bacteriuria can be postponed by maintaining the closed nature of the catheter system. Postponement may become prevention of bacteriuria if the catheter is removed as soon as possible.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents