| Literature DB >> 18514009 |
Shiu-Dong Chung1, Chun-Hou Liao, Hsu-Dong Sun.
Abstract
Purple discoloration of a urinary catheter bag is very rare. This phenomenon is known as the purple urine bag syndrome. It is associated with urinary tract infections occurring in catheterized patients, generally elderly females with significant co-morbidities and constipation. The urine is usually alkaline. We present a unique case of this rare and interesting phenomenon occurring in acidic urine and discuss the pathophysiology.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18514009 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.02.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Infect Dis ISSN: 1201-9712 Impact factor: 3.623