Characteristics of bacterial colonization after indwelling double-J ureteral stents for different time duration

Conclusion: High prevalence of bacterial isolates and risk of bacteriuria and colonization was found in the DJ stent tips, with E. coli being dominant colonizer. Most of the bacteria were resistant to different classes of antibiotics. Bacteriuria and stent colonization gradually increases with the duration of stent retention in the body.
Source: Urology Annals - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research