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ABSTRACT: Background
The aim of this study was to determine the point prevalence of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) and to investigate risk factors for pathogen type (E. coli vs. others) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) positivity among nosocomial UTI patients.Methods
A questionnaire consisting of 44 questions on demographic data and risk factors of UTI cases was sent to 51 tertiary care hospitals. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted.Results
The overall prevalence of UTI was 1.82% (483/26534). The prevalence of UTI was higher in intensive care units (ICUs) with 6.77% versus 1.45% outside ICUs. Hospitals of the Ministry of Health (compared to university hospitals), hospitals in less developed provinces and hospitals with bed capacity ConclusionsThe reasons underlying the high prevalence of nosocomial UTIs, and a better understanding of the risk factors might lead to improved control of these infections.
SUBMITTER: Isikgoz Tasbakan M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4228335 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Isikgoz Tasbakan Meltem M Durusoy Raika R Pullukcu Husnu H Sipahi Oguz Resat OR Ulusoy Sercan S
Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials 20131104
<h4>Background</h4>The aim of this study was to determine the point prevalence of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) and to investigate risk factors for pathogen type (E. coli vs. others) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) positivity among nosocomial UTI patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A questionnaire consisting of 44 questions on demographic data and risk factors of UTI cases was sent to 51 tertiary care hospitals. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted.<h4>Results</h4>Th ...[more]