A Peculiar Manifestation of Urinary Tract Infection in a 76-year-old Female
Alius Cahyadi,
Angelina Yuwono,
Nicholas Adrianto
et al.
Abstract:Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS) is a rare and benign clinical phenomenon associated with urinary tract infections, characterized by the distinctive purple discoloration of a urinary catheter bag. The underlying cause of PUBS is related to bacterial activity involved in the breakdown of tryptophan, mainly in individuals with predisposing factors such as long-term catheterization, constipation, alkaline urine, and being female. We present the case of a 76-year-old female patient with a history of tuberculous sp… Show more
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