scholarly journals An update on purple urine bag syndrome

2012 ◽  
pp. 707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiro Hadano ◽  
Shimizu ◽  
Takada ◽  
Inoue ◽  
Sorano
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

scholarly journals Purple urine bag syndrome is a rare manifestation of bacteriuria on bladder catheter: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Othmane Mohib ◽  
Thomas Roland ◽  
Margot Fontaine ◽  
France Laurent ◽  
Camelia Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Empiric Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Urine Ph ◽  
Urine Retention ◽  
Bladder Catheter ◽  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

Abstract Background Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a complication of bacterial colonisation of bladder catheters in which urine turns purple in the tubing, as well as in the catheter bag. This rare phenomenon can be very worrisome and stressful for the patients and their families, as well as for the healthcare team taking care of them. Recognising this complication is essential in order to avoid misdiagnosis and erroneous treatment. We report a case of PUBS in a 71-year-old female patient. Case presentation A 71-year-old woman with previous medical history of schizophrenia was admitted to the emergency department for anorexia and suspicion of psychotic decompensation. Acute urine retention and rectal faecal impaction were clinically suspected and confirmed by bladder ultrasound and rectal examination, respectively. The patient underwent bladder catheterisation as well as a rectal enema. The day after her admission, our medical team was approached by the nurse in charge of the patient because of purple urine in her catheter bag and tubing. The diagnosis of PUBS was made with the help of the Oxford urine chart. A dipstick urinalysis revealed alkaline urine (pH = 8), and the urine culture was subsequently positive for Proteus mirabilis, which is sensitive to quinolones, beta-lactams and nitrofurantoin. The bladder catheter was changed. The patient received empiric antibiotic therapy with Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily. After obtaining the antibiogram, the targeted antibiotic therapy was adapted with oral Cefuroxime 500 mg three times a day for a total duration of seven days of antibiotic therapy. There was no recurrence of purple urine. Conclusion PUBS is a rare complication of bacteriuria, which induces a purple colouration of the tubing as well as the catheter bag. It is a simple spot diagnosis, as there is no other known cause of purple urine. This is why we believe that the Oxford urine chart represents a very interesting and easily accessible tool to help clinicians to investigate any abnormal urine colour.

Purple urine bag syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.A. Benavides ◽  
L.J. Vargas Rodríguez ◽  
E.J. Rozo Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

scholarly journals Purple urine bag syndrome with acidic urine

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 526-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiu-Dong Chung ◽  
Chun-Hou Liao ◽  
Hsu-Dong Sun
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine ◽  
Acidic Urine

Purple Urine Bag Syndrome in Rehabilitation

PM&R ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert Siu ◽  
Thomas Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

scholarly journals The purple urine bag syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Vanderweckene ◽  
Christiane Counasse ◽  
Jean-Marie H Krzesinski
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

scholarly journals Purple urine bag syndrome: An uncommon but noteworthy phenomenon in the ward

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
GaneshSingh Dharmshaktu ◽  
Tanuja Pangtey
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

Purple Urine Bag Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 105 (8) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Vui Heng Chong
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine

scholarly journals Purple Urine Bag Syndrome: More Than Eyes Can See

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikos Sabanis ◽  
Eleni Paschou ◽  
Panagiota Papanikolaou ◽  
Georgios Zagkotsis
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Recruitment Strategy ◽  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Purple Urine

Background/Aims: Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is an uncommon clinical entity characterized by purple urine discoloration in the setting of urinary tract infections. Pa-thophysiology of PUBS has been correlated to aberrant metabolism of tryptophan. Multiple predisposing factors have been recognized, namely: female gender, advanced age, constipation, institutionalization, long-term catheter-ization, dementia and chronic kidney disease. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of all PUBS cases reported in PubMed, focusing on the predisposing factors and the microorganisms related to PUBS. Methods: We performed a search in PubMed database for articles referring to PUBS, published in English, French, Spanish and German from January 1978 until November 2017. The literature recruitment strategy was based on several keywords and Medical Subject Heading combination such as “purple urine bag syndrome” or PUBS or “urine discoloration”. The finally selected articles were categorized into case reports/series (88 articles including 112 patients) and studies (10 articles including 134 patients). Demographical data as well as predisposing factors were recorded and further analyzed. Results: According to our findings, mean age of PUBS patients was 78.9 ± 12.3 years, 70.7% were female while 90.1% were suffering from constipation, 76.1% were in a bedridden situation, 45.1% were experiencing long-term catheterization, 42.8% had been diagnosed with dementia, 14.3% had recurrent urinary tract infections and 14.1% were chronic kidney disease patients. 91.3% of patients presenting with PUBS alkaline urine were observed while the most common microbe in urine cultures was E. coli. Conclusions: PUBS is considered benign process in the majority of catheterized patients. Clinicians should be aware of the syndrome that may indicate serious comorbidities.

Purple urine bag syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (1126) ◽  
pp. 453-453
Author(s):  
Joon Young Ohm ◽  
Hyo-Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome ◽  
Purple Urine
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