Salmonella infections of the urinary tract.
Infection of the urinary tract is a relatively rare manifestation of salmonellosis, most often seen in elderly and debilitated patients. The literature is reviewed briefly with a focus on the mechanisms whereby the urinary tract may be involved in salmonellosis, i.e. ascending or haematogenous invasion of the urinary tract. Predisposing factors, clinical course, and recommendations for follow-up of patients are commented on. Ten cases of urinary tract infections caused by various Salmonellae illustrate the nosology.
Christensen
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Department of Clinical Microbiology, bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012475:Salmonella / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012480:Salmonella Infections; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology