Predicting Factors for Bacteremic Urinary Tract Infection in Community Setting : a Prospective Observational Study

Authors

  • Sireethorn Nimitvilai, M.D. Division of Medicine, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Abstract

Objective:  To evaluate the clinical and simple laboratory parameters to predict risk of bacteremia in patients presented with community-acquired UTI.

Material and methods:  This prospective observational study was conducted on 106 patients at Nakhonpathom Hospital during December 2014 and August 2015. Inclusion criteria were age ≥ 18 years, fever, presence of at least 1 symptom of UTI, and pyuria. Clinical factors and laboratory data associated with bacteremia were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression.

Result:  Sixteen patients (15%) had bacteremia. The probability of bacteremia increased with C-reactive protein level ≥ 20 mg/dl (adjusted OR 10.8; 95%CI: 1.3, 93.4, p= 0.03) and BUN/Cr ratio ≥ 16 (adjusted OR 4.5; 95%CI: 1.1, 18.7, p= 0.04)

Conclusions:  C-reactive protein and BUN/Cr ratio are simple, rapid and can be utilized to predict bacteremia in patients presented with community-acquired UTI.

Author Biography

Sireethorn Nimitvilai, M.D., Division of Medicine, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Thai Board of Infectious Disease

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2018-05-11

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Nimitvilai S. Predicting Factors for Bacteremic Urinary Tract Infection in Community Setting : a Prospective Observational Study. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 May 11 [cited 2026 Jan. 1];37(1):14-21. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/123251

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