Purple Urine Bag Syndrome: A Brief Review
Author Information
Author(s): Fahad Khan, Muhammad A. Chaudhry, Noorulain Qureshi, Benjamin Cowley
Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Conclusion
Purple urine bag syndrome is generally benign but can indicate serious underlying urinary tract infections.
Supporting Evidence
- Purple urine bag syndrome is caused by bacteria that produce pigments.
- It is often seen in patients with long-term urinary catheters.
- Prevalence can be as high as 9.8% in institutionalized patients with catheters.
- Treatment involves addressing the underlying urinary tract infection.
Takeaway
Purple urine bag syndrome makes urine turn purple due to certain bacteria, especially in people with long-term catheters. It's usually not dangerous, but it can mean there are other health problems.
Methodology
This is a review article summarizing existing literature on purple urine bag syndrome.
Limitations
The review does not provide new experimental data and relies on existing literature.
Participant Demographics
Typically affects elderly women and chronically debilitated patients with long-term urinary catheters.
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