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Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections—Online Questionnaire: Status Quo in Central European Urological Management of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection

Emilio Arbelaez, Iris Zünti, S. Tschudin-Sutter, Andreas Zeller, F. S. Halbeisen, Hans-Helge Seifert, K. Bausch

European Urology Open Science, 2024

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Abstract

Take Home Message Cather-associated urinary tract infection management varies among European countries, with nonrecommended antimicrobials and prolonged treatments being used commonly. This may worsen antimicrobial resistance and morbidity. Urgent actions, including diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship, guideline adherence, and enhanced training in the management of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, are needed.

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