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[Urinary infection caused by non typhi Salmonella]
D Tena1, A González-Praetorius, M T Pérez-Pomata
1Sección de Microbiología, Hospital General de Guadalajara.
Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
|March 18, 2000
Summary
Urinary tract infections caused by non-typhi Salmonella are rare, primarily affecting immunocompromised patients or those with urological conditions. Prolonged antibiotic treatment is often necessary for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
- Microbiology
Context:
- Non-typhi Salmonella urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncommon.
- This study investigated their occurrence in a Spanish hospital.
- Data was collected over a 10-year period.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of non-typhi Salmonella UTIs.
- To describe the clinical characteristics of these infections.
- To identify risk factors and treatment outcomes.
Summary:
- Nine cases of non-typhi Salmonella UTIs were diagnosed, representing 0.056% of all UTIs.
- Patients often had underlying conditions, including immunosuppression (5/9) and urological disease (4/9).
- Salmonella enteritidis was the most common serogroup; prolonged antibiotic treatment was frequently required.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of considering non-typhi Salmonella in specific patient populations.
- Suggests the need for extended antibiotic courses due to potential complications.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and management of these rare UTIs.