Bacteriuria in primary biliary cirrhosis

The high incidence of significant bacteriuria observed in 30 patients diagnosed of primary biliary cirrhosis in our department is studied. Although a significant increase in general infections has not been described in this type of liver disease, of probable autoimmune nature, the high incidence of...

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Published in:	Revista clínica espanõla Vol. 185; no. 6; p. 295
Main Authors:	Barrios Alonso, V, Cano Ruiz, A, Romero Garcés, B, Martín Scapa, M A, García Plaza, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-10-1989
Subjects:	Adult Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Bacteriuria - complications Bacteriuria - epidemiology Bacteriuria - microbiology Cohort Studies Female Humans Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary - complications Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary - epidemiology Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary - microbiology Male Middle Aged
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Summary:	The high incidence of significant bacteriuria observed in 30 patients diagnosed of primary biliary cirrhosis in our department is studied. Although a significant increase in general infections has not been described in this type of liver disease, of probable autoimmune nature, the high incidence of bacteriuria in these patients has been previously reported. Possible predisposing factors are evaluated; we observed that there was a significant increase in the frequency of bacteriuria with age, but there was no relationship between the incidence of infection and the histologic stage of the disease.
ISSN:	0014-2565