Urinary tract infections in compromised hosts.
Prevention of urinary tract infection in the compromised host represents the most efficacious management when significant bacterial colonization is likely. Assessing the degree of inflammatory response helps to tailor the antimicrobial therapy in both acute and chronic bacterial infestation. Therefore, frequent urine cultures and urinalysis in high-risk patients should assist the attending physician to avoid the high cost of morbidity and mortality.
D000375:Aging; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*