title: Is antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for routine urodynamic investigations? A controlled study in 100 patients.
abstract: The value of a prophylactic antibiotic before a routine cystometrogram has been assessed in a controlled trial of 100 patients. The infection rate was low and not statistically different in both groups. Subsequent symptoms of dysuria and haematuria had a mechanical aetiology.
authors: Department of Microbiology, University College Hospital, London.
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Coptcoat
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Reed
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Cumming
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Shah
authors: P H
authors: PH
authors: Worth
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D014295:Trimethoprim