Investigation of the effectiveness of antibacterial prophylaxis in renal transplant recipients.

Introduction: Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common complications in renal transplant recipients (RTRs).

Methodology: This study is a follow-up to a previous investigation of post-renal transplant UTIs, which led to changes in the antibacterial agents used for prophylaxis and its duration. In this retrospective study of the medical records of 86 RTRs, the incidence, risk factors, causative bacteria, and duration prophylaxis were investigated.