title: Strategies for prevention of urinary tract infections in neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
abstract: In this article, the problem of urinary tract infections (UTIs) after spinal cord injury and disorders is defined, the relationship of bladder management to UTIs is discussed, and mechanical and medical strategies for UTI prevention in spinal cord injury and disorders are described.
authors: Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA. Electronic address: lance.goetz@va.gov.
authors: Lance L
authors: LL
authors: Goetz
authors: Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA.
authors: Adam P
authors: AP
authors: Klausner
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D057928:Intermittent Urethral Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D029799:Vaccinium macrocarpon
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations
keywords: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI); Neurogenic bladder; Spinal cord injuries; Urinary tract infection