A study published in JAMA found that preoperative urine culture testing does not significantly reduce the risk of postoperative urinary tract infections. The research suggests that relying solely on this type of testing may not be an effective way to prevent UTIs in surgery patients. The study results call into question the common practice of routinely testing for bacteria in the urine before surgery. This finding highlights the need for further research to identify more effective strategies for reducing the risk of UTIs postoperatively. It is important for healthcare providers to consider alternative approaches to infection prevention in surgical patients.
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Preoperative urine culture fails to lower postoperative UTI risk: JAMA
