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An In Vitro Bladder Model of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Published on: June 24, 2025
[Urinary tract infection in elderly residents of long-term care facilities]
Mette Stærkind1, Michael Dalager-Pedersen, Henrik Nielsen
1Infektionsmedicinsk Afdeling, Aalborg -Universitetshospital, Mølleparkvej 4, 9000 Aalborg. meens@rn.dk.
Abstract:
Urinary tract infection is the most prevalent bacterial infection among residents in Danish long-term care facilities, and it is the most common reason for antibiotic therapy as prevention or treatment in this population. Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in the elderly is challenging because of benign asymptomatic bacteriuria, chronic indwelling urinary tract catheters, cognitive impairment and other co-morbidities. This review covers updated information on diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infection in elderly residents of long-term care facilities.
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