Urolithiasis – Do Ureaplasmas Play a Role in Etiology
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- 1 June 2023
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Farname, Inc. in Iranian Journal of Medical Microbiology
- Vol. 17 (3) , 369-372
Abstract
Background and Aim: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by urease-producing organisms, including ureaplasmas, may contribute to urolithiasis formation. We aimed to determine the frequency of Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum among urology hospital patients with urinary stones. Materials and Methods: The study group included 30 men with urolithiasis from Katowice, Poland. Urine ...Keywords
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