Catheter-Obtained Urine Culture Contamination Among Young Infants: A Prospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Hilla Bahat (Author), Revital Apelman Cipele (Author), Tali Maymon (Author), Ilan Youngster (Author), Michael Goldman (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objectives: A correct diagnosis of urinary tract infection in young infants requires an uncontaminated urine culture, commonly obtained by urethral catheterization. In the current study, we examined the rates and factors associated with contaminations of catheter-obtained urine cultures in very youn...