[Septic shock in the urologic patient. III. Microbiological problems (author's transl)]

From a microbiological point of view, the onset of septicemia in urology is related mainly to nosocomial germs; germs acquired outside of the hospital play a lesser role. The special problems caused by this kind of germ are analyzed in terms of our own cases. The limulus test as a possible method for the early diagnosis of gram negative septicemia is discussed critically. Chemotherapy as well as prophylactic measures is discussed.