Epidemiological analysis of the spread of pathogens from a urological ward using genotypic, phenotypic and clinical parameters.

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Surveillance studies using molecular typing methods help clinicians assess the rate of potential spread of pathogens. The rate of cross transmission of uropathogens among patients on a urological ward was investigated. Urine samples were collected from 144 patients with urinary catheters and a significant bacteriuria. In a subgroup of 54 of these patients, cultures from a rectal swab were also made. Typing by...

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