Purple Urine Bag Syndrome: A Rare Spot Diagnosis

Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs) where catheter bags and tubing turn purple. It is alarming for patients, families, and clinicians; however, it is in itself a benign phenomenon. PUBS is the result of UTIs with specific bacteria that produce sulpha...

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Main Authors: Dilraj S. Kalsi, Joel Ward, Regent Lee, Ashok Handa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9131872