[Evaluation of the Sysmex UF-1000i automated system for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection].

Objective: To evaluate the Sysmex UF-1000i system as a urine screening method for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection, and epithelial cells as a predictive value of contamination in woman of childbearing age.

Methods: A total of 1730 urine samples were processed using a urine culture as a reference.

Results: With 50 bacteria/μl as a cut-off point, the results were: sensitivity 91.

[Slow onset septic arthritis by Scedosporium apiospermum after periarticular infiltration].

Background: Fungal arthritis is usually of haematogenous origin, and mainly affects patients with impaired cellular immunity or users of intravenous drugs. The infection in immunocompetent patients is generally caused by direct inoculation of the microorganism through an invasive device. The experience of azole therapy in these patients is limited.

[What are we learning about Staphylococcus saprophyticus?].

Introduction: Staphylococcus saprophyticus is frequent cause of urinary tract infection in women; hence, it is important to know the epidemiology and antibiotic susceptibility of this microorganism.

Method: A retrospective longitudinal study was performed in urine specimens from outpatients in our health area cultured in the Microbiology Laboratory of C.E.