Research Article

Biofilm-Producing Bacteria and Risk Factors (Gender and Duration of Catheterization) Characterized as Catheter-Associated Biofilm Formation

Table 2

Bacteriuria status on pre- and posturethral catheterization with the usage of antibiotics.

Bacteriuria pre- and posturethral catheterizationUsage of antibiotics (n, %)No usage of antibiotics (n, %)

Permanently positive4 (5.3)5 (14.7)
Permanently negative45 (60.8)13 (38.2)
Conversion from positive to negative23 (30.7)5 (14.7)
Conversion from negative to positive3 (4.0)11 (32.4)
Total75 (100)34 (100)