Is antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for routine urodynamic investigations? A controlled study in 100 patients.
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.
Coptcoat
M J
MJ
Department of Microbiology, University College Hospital, London.
Reed
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Cumming
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Shah
P J
PJ
Worth
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PH
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
D014295:Trimethoprim