2019
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of Americaa
Nicolle LE, Gupta K, Bradley SF, Colgan R, DeMuri GP, Drekonja D, Eckert LO, Geerlings SE, Köves B, Hooton TM, Juthani-Mehta M, Knight SL, Saint S, Schaeffer AJ, Trautner B, Wullt B, Siemieniuk R. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of Americaa. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2019, 68: 1611-1615. PMID: 31506700, DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciz021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsymptomatic bacteriuriaInfectious Diseases SocietyDiseases SocietyHealthy womenSolid organ transplantsClinical practice guidelinesSpinal cord injuryInvasive urologic proceduresNonurologic surgeryUrologic abnormalitiesClinical symptomsPregnant womenCord injuryCurrent guidelinesCommon findingHigh prevalencePractice guidelinesOrgan transplantsOlder womenUrologic proceduresAntimicrobial treatmentAdult populationAntimicrobial useAntimicrobial resistanceWomenAntibiotic-sparing agents for uncomplicated cystitis: uva-ursi and ibuprofen not ready for primetime
Datta R, Juthani-Mehta M. Antibiotic-sparing agents for uncomplicated cystitis: uva-ursi and ibuprofen not ready for primetime. Clinical Microbiology And Infection 2019, 25: 922-924. PMID: 31035018, PMCID: PMC6612576, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.04.022.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersClinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of Americaa
Nicolle LE, Gupta K, Bradley SF, Colgan R, DeMuri GP, Drekonja D, Eckert LO, Geerlings SE, Köves B, Hooton TM, Juthani-Mehta M, Knight SL, Saint S, Schaeffer AJ, Trautner B, Wullt B, Siemieniuk R. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of Americaa. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2019, 68: e83-e110. PMID: 30895288, DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy1121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsymptomatic bacteriuriaInfectious Diseases SocietyDiseases SocietyHealthy womenSolid organ transplantsClinical practice guidelinesSpinal cord injuryInvasive urologic proceduresNonurologic surgeryUrologic abnormalitiesClinical symptomsPregnant womenCord injuryCurrent guidelinesCommon findingHigh prevalencePractice guidelinesOrgan transplantsOlder womenUrologic proceduresAntimicrobial treatmentAdult populationAntimicrobial useAntimicrobial resistanceWomenAntimicrobial therapy for asymptomatic bacteriuria or candiduria in advanced cancer patients transitioning to comfort measures
Datta R, Wang T, Zhu M, Dembry LM, Han L, Allore H, Quagliarello V, Juthani-Mehta M. Antimicrobial therapy for asymptomatic bacteriuria or candiduria in advanced cancer patients transitioning to comfort measures. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2019, 40: 470-472. PMID: 30821230, PMCID: PMC6482377, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2019.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionIncidence rate ratiosAdvanced cancer patientsAsymptomatic bacteriuriaCancer patientsAntimicrobial therapySymptomatic urinary tract infectionPotential urinary tract infectionTract infectionsInappropriate therapyAntimicrobial daysComfort measuresBacteriuriaCandiduriaCFU/mLPatientsTherapyRate ratioMLInfectionOlder men may benefit from antimicrobial prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections
Mody L, Juthani-Mehta M. Older men may benefit from antimicrobial prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections. Age And Ageing 2019, 48: 167-168. PMID: 30715095, DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afy195.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Nitrofurantoin vs Fosfomycin: Rendering a Verdict in a Trial of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis
Datta R, Juthani-Mehta M. Nitrofurantoin vs Fosfomycin: Rendering a Verdict in a Trial of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis. JAMA 2018, 319: 1771-1772. PMID: 29710273, PMCID: PMC6565436, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.4654.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2017
Cranberry Capsules for bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Nursing Home Residents—Reply
Juthani-Mehta M, Van Ness PH, Peduzzi P. Cranberry Capsules for bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Nursing Home Residents—Reply. JAMA 2017, 317: 1078-1079. PMID: 28291888, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.0092.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Juthani-Mehta M, Van Ness PH, Bianco L, Rink A, Rubeck S, Ginter S, Argraves S, Charpentier P, Acampora D, Trentalange M, Quagliarello V, Peduzzi P. Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2016, 316: 1879-1887. PMID: 27787564, PMCID: PMC5300771, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.16141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionPresence of bacteriuriaSymptomatic urinary tract infectionCranberry capsulesNursing homesOlder womenTreatment groupsControl groupPlacebo-controlled efficacy trialSignificant differencesRate of deathAntibiotic-resistant organismsControl group participantsCause deathStudy surveillanceCause hospitalizationSecondary outcomesTract infectionsPrimary outcomeOverall adherenceAntimicrobial utilizationClinical trialsEfficacy trialsPyuriaUnadjusted results
2015
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Urinary Isolates in Nursing Home Residents Consuming Cranberry Capsules Versus Placebo
Madden GR, Argraves SM, Van Ness PH, Juthani-Mehta M. Antibiotic Susceptibility of Urinary Isolates in Nursing Home Residents Consuming Cranberry Capsules Versus Placebo. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2015, 36: 356-357. PMID: 25695180, PMCID: PMC4336946, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2014.66.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Tests for Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Home Residents
Juthani-Mehta M, Datunashvili A, Tinetti M. Tests for Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Home Residents. JAMA 2014, 312: 1687-1688. PMID: 25335152, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.13554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Evolving Landscape of Healthcare-Associated Infections: Recent Advances in Prevention and a Road Map for Research
Safdar N, Anderson DJ, Braun BI, Carling P, Cohen S, Donskey C, Drees M, Harris A, Henderson DK, Huang SS, Juthani-Mehta M, Lautenbach E, Linkin DR, Meddings J, Miller LG, Milstone A, Morgan D, Sengupta S, Varman M, Yokoe D, Zerr DM. The Evolving Landscape of Healthcare-Associated Infections: Recent Advances in Prevention and a Road Map for Research. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2014, 35: 480-493. PMID: 24709716, PMCID: PMC4226401, DOI: 10.1086/675821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary Tract Infections in Older Women
Mody L, Juthani-Mehta M. Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women. JAMA 2014, 311: 874-874. PMID: 24570259, PMCID: PMC4237003, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.1152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary Tract Infections in Older Women: A Clinical Review
Mody L, Juthani-Mehta M. Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women: A Clinical Review. JAMA 2014, 311: 844-854. PMID: 24570248, PMCID: PMC4194886, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptomatic urinary tract infectionRecurrent urinary tract infectionsUrinary tract infectionAsymptomatic bacteriuriaOlder womenTract infectionsUrine cultureRecurrent symptomatic urinary tract infectionsDiagnosis of UTIOlder community-dwelling womenEnglish-language human studiesChronic suppressive antibioticsCostovertebral angle painNegative dipstick resultsSymptomatic UTI episodesVaginal estrogen therapyAdverse effect profilePositive urine cultureLocal resistance ratesCommunity-dwelling womenLow pretest probabilityCareful clinical evaluationClinical diagnostic criteriaSearch of OvidRecent sexual intercourse
2013
Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Older Adults
Rowe TA, Juthani-Mehta M. Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Older Adults. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 2013, 28: 75-89. PMID: 24484576, PMCID: PMC4079031, DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2013.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchShould antibiotic prophylaxis after urinary catheter removal be standard practice?
Juthani-Mehta M. Should antibiotic prophylaxis after urinary catheter removal be standard practice? The BMJ 2013, 346: f3938. PMID: 23794157, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f3938.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Pilot Randomized Controlled Dosing Study of Cranberry Capsules for Reduction of Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Female Nursing Home Residents
Bianco L, Perrelli E, Towle V, Van Ness P, Juthani‐Mehta M. Pilot Randomized Controlled Dosing Study of Cranberry Capsules for Reduction of Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Female Nursing Home Residents. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2012, 60: 1180-1181. PMID: 22690994, PMCID: PMC3375874, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.03976.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteriuriaCapsulesDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansNursing HomesPilot ProjectsPlacebosPyuriaUrinary Tract InfectionsVaccinium macrocarpon
2011
Adverse Outcomes in Nursing Home Residents with Increased Episodes of Observed Bacteriuria
Das R, Towle V, Ness P, Juthani-Mehta M. Adverse Outcomes in Nursing Home Residents with Increased Episodes of Observed Bacteriuria. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2011, 32: 84-86. PMID: 21091203, PMCID: PMC3089439, DOI: 10.1086/657664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriuriaConnecticutFemaleHumansMaleMedical AuditNursing HomesOutcome Assessment, Health CareUrinary Tract Infections
2010
FEASIBILITY OF CRANBERRY CAPSULE ADMINISTRATION AND CLEAN‐CATCH URINE COLLECTION IN LONG‐TERM CARE RESIDENTS
Juthani‐Mehta M, Perley L, Chen S, Dziura J, Gupta K. FEASIBILITY OF CRANBERRY CAPSULE ADMINISTRATION AND CLEAN‐CATCH URINE COLLECTION IN LONG‐TERM CARE RESIDENTS. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2010, 58: 2028-2030. PMID: 20929476, PMCID: PMC2953731, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.03080.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacteria Isolated from Urine Samples Obtained from Nursing Home Residents
Das R, Perrelli E, Towle V, Van Ness PH, Juthani-Mehta M. Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacteria Isolated from Urine Samples Obtained from Nursing Home Residents. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2009, 30: 1116-1119. PMID: 19785518, PMCID: PMC2866029, DOI: 10.1086/647981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Resistance, BacterialEnterobacteriaceaeEnterobacteriaceae InfectionsEscherichia coliEscherichia coli InfectionsFemaleHomes for the AgedHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsNitrofurantoinNursing HomesTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug CombinationUrinary Tract InfectionsUrineConceptsUrinary tract infectionNursing home residentsTract infectionsHome residentsUrine samplesEmpiric antimicrobial therapyOral antibioticsAntibiotic therapyIndwelling catheterTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazoleAntimicrobial therapyResistance patternsAntimicrobial susceptibilityPredominant organismTherapyInfectionResidentsCatheterNitrofurantoinClinical Features to Identify Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Home Residents: A Cohort Study
Juthani‐Mehta M, Quagliarello V, Perrelli E, Towle V, Van Ness PH, Tinetti M. Clinical Features to Identify Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Home Residents: A Cohort Study. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2009, 57: 963-970. PMID: 19490243, PMCID: PMC2692075, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02227.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAged, 80 and overBacteriuriaCohort StudiesDysuriaFemaleHumansMaleNursing HomesPyuriaUrinalysisUrinary Tract InfectionsUrineConceptsUrinary tract infectionNursing home residentsClinical featuresHome residentsCohort studyTract infectionsMental statusPresence of dysuriaObservational cohort studyArea nursing homesUrine culturePyuriaClinical definitionBacteriuriaHigh riskLower riskDiagnostic uncertaintyNursing homesCombined outcomeDysuriaInfectionUrineOutcomesEpisodesRisk