[HTML][HTML] A Bird's-Eye View of the Pathophysiologic Role of the Human Urobiota in Health and Disease: Can We Modulate It?

E Jirillo, R Palmirotta, M Colella, L Santacroce - Pathophysiology, 2024 - mdpi.com
For a long time, urine has been considered sterile in physiological conditions, thanks to the
particular structure of the urinary tract and the production of uromodulin or Tamm–Horsfall …

Establishment of baseline urinary antimicrobial peptide levels by age: a prospective observational study

JM Caterino, JA Stephens, R Wexler… - The Journals of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are key effectors of urinary tract innate
immunity. Identifying differences in urinary AMP levels between younger and older adults is …

Recurrent urinary tract infection genetic risk: a systematic review and gene network analysis

I Isali, TR Wong, AF Batur, CHW Wu… - International …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis The development of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) is
not completely understood. This review is aimed at investigating the connection between …

[HTML][HTML] β-defensin 2 protects against Escherichia coli-induced acute urinary tract infection by downregulating β-catenin

B Chen - Microbial Pathogenesis, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract β-defensin 2 (BD2) is a small cationic peptide that exerts a critical role in host
defense against bacterial infections. Here, we aimed to investigate the role of BD2 in …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing bacterial colonization of double J ureteral stents: a prospective study

K Bouassida, M Marzouk, HB Saad… - Annals of Medicine …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: To investigate the microorganisms responsible for double J stent (DJS)
colonization, bacteriuria, and the drug susceptibility of the isolates. We also tried to …

Interplay between uropathogenic Escherichia coli and bladder cells and new strategies to counteract bacterial persistence

L Maurizi - 2024 - iris.uniroma1.it
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most frequent community and hospital-acquired
infections. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the major causative agent of UTIs. The …

Is There A Relationship Between Urinary Tract Infections and Vitamin D and Cathelicidin Levels?: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study From the Pediatric …

A Çiçek, P Elibol, BI Basok, D Orbatu… - Turkish Journal of …, 2024 - dergipark.org.tr
Objective: Cathelicidin is a crucial antibacterial peptide that is produced in the urinary
system and is induced by vitamin D. In order to distinguish between lower and upper urinary …

Фактори хронізації та прогнозування перебігу запальних захворювань сечовидільної системи у дітей

НА Захарченко - 2024 - dspace.zsmu.edu.ua
Робота виконана на кафедрі госпітальної педіатрії Запорізького державного медико-
фармацевтичного університету та на базі Комунального некомерційного підприємства …

[PDF][PDF] Study of Biofilm, Virulence Genes and Risk Factors in the Urinary Catheter-Associated Escherichia coli Infections

EH Mohamed, MES Zaki, MA Ramadan… - Jundishapur Journal of …, 2024 - brieflands.com
Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are prevalent among
intensive care unit (ICU) patients and pose significant health risks. The causative agent …

Változások, újdonságok a csecsemőgyógyászati nefrológiában-II. rész.: Húgyúti fertőzések.

M István - Hypertonia és Nephrologia, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
In infancy, febrile urinary tract infection is common. Its symptoms are often poor. If treatment
is started in time, recovery is usually quick, and the chance of kidney damage is minimal. For …