Urinary tract infection: immunological aspects.
The immunological aspects of urinary tract infection are of great importance in patients with recurrent episodes. Host factors such as immune response to uropathogens and increased susceptibility are reported. The authors describe pathogenic aspects of bacteria, including determinants of aggressiveness and interactions with normal bacterial flora. Initial efforts with vaccines to prevent the recurrence of infection are also considered.
Girão
Manuel J B C
MJ
Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Loefgren 2381-62, São Paulo, Brazil, CEP: 04040-033.
Baracat
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EC
Lima
G R
GR
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000276:immunology / Q000472:pathogenicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology; D014774:Virulence
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D007074:Immunoglobulin G