A case of purple urin bag syndrome (PUBS) in an elderly patient

Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare condition that occurs predominantly in the elderly, immobilized and bearer of chronic bladder catheter. It is a phenomenon usually associated with urinary tract infection, particularly in the presence of high bacterial load. The presence of alkaline urine,...

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Main Authors: Rosa Paola Cerra, Alberto Castagna, Carlo Torchia, Raffaele Costa, Luigi Scalise, Edoardo Suraci, Giovanni Ruotolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-06-01
Series:Geriatric Care
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/8934

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