European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine 2016
Doctor: Why Has Her Urine Turned Purple?
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LEARNING POINTS
Purple urine bag syndrome is secondary to urinary tract infections with indigo- and indirubin-producing bacteria and affects typically institutionalized and chronically catheterized patients.Escherichia coli, Citrobacter and Proteus spp are the main culprit.It may reflect only asymptomatic bacteriuria and therefore the need for antibiotic treatment must be carefully addressed and individualized.Catheter sanitation, constipation avoidance and prompt removal of unnecessary catheters are key to prevention.