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[Urinary tract infection by Staphylococcus saprophyticus in a child]
R Schille1, G Sierig, F B Spencker
1Kinderklinik, Universität Leipzig.
Klinische Padiatrie
|August 5, 2000
Summary
Staphylococcus saprophyticus causes urinary tract infections, particularly in young women. This case study details a successful treatment of a resistant strain in a young girl, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Staphylococcus (S.) saprophyticus, a coagulase-negative staphylococci, is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in young women.
- The actual incidence of UTIs caused by S. saprophyticus may be underestimated.
- Coagulase-negative staphylococci in urine typically indicate contamination, except in specific patient populations or when S. saprophyticus is identified.