Epidemiology of Nephrostomy Tube–Related Urinary Tract Infections Among US Veterans

Conclusions Nephrostomy tube placement was associated with pyelonephritis and AB in 44% of cases overall. Pseudomonas and Enterococcus species were the most common pathogens. Isolation of resistant organisms was mostly observed in the pyelonephritis group.
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