The Effect of Urinary Catheters on Microbial Biofilms and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections

Kirmusaoglu S., YURDUGÜL S., Metin A., Vehid S.

UROLOGY JOURNAL, vol.14, no.2, pp.3028-3034, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: UROLOGY JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3028-3034
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aims of this study were to determine relationship between biofilm producer microorganisms attached to urinary catheters (UCs) and urinary catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), to determine the rate of CAUTI development and the relationship between CAUTI and catheterization period in catheterized patients.