Differences between the Previous Urine Culture and the Cultivation of the Double J Catheter - Clinical Implications

Abstract

Complicated urinary infections, among which are those associated with catheters, are a frequent finding in clinical practice. Infectious complications after urological procedures are an important source of morbidity and mortality and consume multiple healthcare resources. Bacterial colonization in the ureteral catheter plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of infection, and the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis in urology is controversial. The objective of our work was to evaluate the usefulness of antibiotic prophylaxis in the extraction of the double j catheter.