Occurrence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in critical care units
Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common nosocomial infection. The etiological agents of which may be varied. Advancing age, debilitation, diabetes mellitus, duration of catheterization are the risk factors. Complications include prostatitis, epididymitis, c...
Main Authors: | Chanda R Vyawahare, Nageswari R Gandham, Rabindra Nath Misra, Savita V Jadhav, Neetu S Gupta, Kalpana M Angadi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2015;volume=8;issue=5;spage=585;epage=589;aulast=Vyawahare |
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