Pseudomonas aeruginosa as an Etiologic Agent of Nephrolithiasis in Deep Water Divers

Abstract

Background: A number of occupations and professions may be associated with unique hazards relevant to urologic care.Case Presentation: We relate the presentation, care, and the occupational hazard of urinary tract infection (UTI), presenting as cystitis and pyelonephritis, with stone formation in a scuba diver. The patient voiced concern that his diving suit malfunction was related to his UTI and stone disease. We review the risk of UTI in the diving environment. We also report the development of infection-related stone in this case. Our evaluation included consultation with an expert in diving and associated equipment.Conclusion: Careful installation of P-valves in dry suits, proper maintenance, and monitoring for leakage improved post-dive hygiene, and proper maintenance of P-valve tubing and diving equipment may decrease the incidence of these complications described. Urologists treating UTI and stone disease should be aware of this occupation-related hazard.

Detection of virulence and multidrug resistance operons in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Egyptian Baladi sheep and goat

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative, encapsulated, nonsporulated, and strict aerobic motile rod. It is an opportunistic pathogen, widely exists in various ecosystems and believed to be implemented in several serious human and animal diseases [1,2]. P. aeruginosa causes numerous diseases in sheep and goats; respiratory illness, which is one of the major issues particularly pneumonia, associated with physical and physiological stress, leading to significant mortality rates, and increased economic loss [3].…”

A Case Report of Acute Prostatitis Secondary to Use of P-valve Condom Catheter During Cave Diving

“…3 While there are several documented cases of urinary tract infections following scuba diving, most documented cases identified the common pathogen as Pseudomonas aeroguinosa, most likely because the Pseudomonas species thrives in both freshwater and saltwater environments. 4 Our patient, however, presented with urosepsis secondary to Aeromonas, a Gram-negative bacteria that primarily thrives in aquatic environments. There are 36 species within the genus with 19 identified pathogens in humans.…”

Prevalence of kidney stones in the USA: The National Health and Nutrition Evaluation Survey

“…Prevalence of KSs was reported at 3.2% in 1980 9 , 5.2% in 1994 10 , 8.8% in 2010 and 10.1% in 2014 (Figure 1). The total number of participants from each cycle analyzed from NHANES, who answered the question regarding KS history, are as follows: 5935, 6218, 5560 and 5769 from cycles 2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2011–2012 and 2013–2014 respectively.…”

“…2 Possible theories supporting these findings include genetic predisposition, 3 diabetes and gout, 4 changes in body mass index and obesity, a poor diet, 5 climate changes, 6,7 environmental and work hazards. 8,9 The annual cost of KSs, inflation-adjusted for 2014, has been estimated at US$2.81 billion. Due to the positive correlation between obesity and KSs prevalence, the cost of KS is projected to increase to US$1.24 billion per year by 2030.…”

“…2 Possible theories supporting these findings include genetic predisposition, 3 diabetes and gout, 4 changes in body mass index and obesity, a poor diet, 5 climate changes, 6,7 environmental and work hazards. 8,9 The annual cost of KSs,…”