20: Urinary tract infection following midurethral sling

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women following urogenital surgery and are associated with significant individual and societal burdens. Therefore, the need to further understand clinical risk factors and subsequent strategies for prevention is imperative. The purpose of this study is to identify risk factors for post-operative UTIs following midurethral sling (MUS). We also describe the bacterial species responsible for postoperative UTIs in our community and the antibiotics prescribed.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 28, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: S. Bhandari Randhawa, C. Chen, M. Varasteh Kia, J.B. Long Tags: Non-Oral Poster Source Type: research