Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections
Nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), accounting for a significant burden on patient outcomes and healthcare resources. Most cases are linked to catheter use, prolonged hospitalization, and poor infection control practices. This revie...
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| author | Sarah Kassab Shandaway Al-Zamali Noori Taha Alkhafaji Mohammed Ibrahim Anwer Ranaa W. Younus |
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| description | Nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), accounting for a significant burden on patient outcomes and healthcare resources. Most cases are linked to catheter use, prolonged hospitalization, and poor infection control practices. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nosocomial UTIs, covering their epidemiology, classification, risk factors, causative pathogens, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic advancements, and prevention strategies. Gram (-) bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are the leading uropathogens, often exhibiting multidrug resistance through biofilm formation, efflux pumps, and β-lactamase production. Emerging diagnostic methods, including molecular techniques, biosensors, and AI-assisted microscopy, offer faster and more accurate pathogen detection. Preventive measures such as minimizing catheter use, adherence to aseptic protocols, staff education, and antimicrobial stewardship remain essential. To mitigate the clinical and economic impact of nosocomial UTIs, integrated strategies combining rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and robust infection control measures must be prioritized. Continued research and system-wide implementation of best practices are essential to reduce infection rates and combat antimicrobial resistance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c667c7ed867a4c0bb218c35b47666cd22025-08-20T03:12:58ZengResearchersLinks, LtdNovel Research in Microbiology Journal2537-02862537-02942025-07-0194252272https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.NRMJ/2025/9.4.252.272Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract InfectionsSarah Kassab Shandaway Al-Zamali0Noori Taha Alkhafaji1Mohammed Ibrahim Anwer2Ranaa W. Younus3Department of Medical Microbiology, Hammurabi College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babylon, IraqDepartment of Basic Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Telafer, Nineveh, IraqUniversity of Mosul, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Safety and Security Division, IraqDepartment of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqNosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), accounting for a significant burden on patient outcomes and healthcare resources. Most cases are linked to catheter use, prolonged hospitalization, and poor infection control practices. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nosocomial UTIs, covering their epidemiology, classification, risk factors, causative pathogens, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic advancements, and prevention strategies. Gram (-) bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are the leading uropathogens, often exhibiting multidrug resistance through biofilm formation, efflux pumps, and β-lactamase production. Emerging diagnostic methods, including molecular techniques, biosensors, and AI-assisted microscopy, offer faster and more accurate pathogen detection. Preventive measures such as minimizing catheter use, adherence to aseptic protocols, staff education, and antimicrobial stewardship remain essential. To mitigate the clinical and economic impact of nosocomial UTIs, integrated strategies combining rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and robust infection control measures must be prioritized. Continued research and system-wide implementation of best practices are essential to reduce infection rates and combat antimicrobial resistance.https://researcherslinks.com/current-issues/Overview-of-Nosocomial-Urinary-Tract-Infections/44/8/11424/htmlnosocomial infectionshospital-acquired utishealthcare-associated utiscatheter-associated utis (cauti)multidrug-resistant utis |
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| title | Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections |
| title_full | Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections |
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| title_short | Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections |
| title_sort | overview of nosocomial urinary tract infections |
| topic | nosocomial infections hospital-acquired utis healthcare-associated utis catheter-associated utis (cauti) multidrug-resistant utis |
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