High frequency of Enterococcus faecalis detected in urinary tract infections in male outpatients - a retrospective, multicenter analysis, Germany 2015 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTI) in men differ relevantly to women by their pathogens. Gram-positive uropathogens play a relevant role in UTI in men. In this study, we aimed to analyze the epidemiology of Enterococcus faecalis in UTI in male outpatients.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational multicenter study during 2015 to 2020 consisting of urine samples of 99,415 adult male outpatients sent from 6,749 outpatient practices from Germany. Proportions were compared using the z-Test and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using the Clopper-Pearson method.

Results

E. faecalis is the 2^nd most frequent bacteria (16%) detected in suspected UTI in male outpatients. Young men are predominantly at risk (17%) for isolation of E. faecalis in

SUBMITTER: Salm J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657571 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature