[The role of anaerobic non-sporulating bacteria in urinary tract infections].

In selected clinical departments the authors examined for the presence of aerobic bacterial flora 10,760 urine specimens. 3,460 specimens did not contain aerobic bacteria. These samples were examined for anaerobic bacteria. In 27 (0.8%) germs of anaerobic non-sporulating bacteria in monocultures were detected. The incidence of anaerobes correlated with the clinical picture of inflammations of the urinary pathways. Antibiotic therapy based on sensitivity tests was successful. The investigations provides evidence of the necessity of anaerobic examination of urine specimens in inflammations of the urinary pathways with an unknown aetiology.