Title: Staphylococcus saprophyticus Urinary Tract Infection in Men:... : Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
Headings: Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Urinary Tract Infection in Men: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Staphylococcus saprophyticus Urinary Tract Infection in Men: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Content: It commonly causes urinary tract infection (UTI) in young sexually active women. Its role in causing UTI in men is not well defined, although data are emerging. Here we report a case of elderly man who had UTI caused by S. saprophyticus. We also reviewed medical literature on this infection. CASE
A 90-year-old nursing home resident with history of dementia presented with suprapubic pain of 1-day duration. He also vomited once 2 hours before transfer to hospital. He was also found to have low blood pressure of 60/40 mm Hg at nursing home. Review of system was negative for other symptoms. On admission, he appeared ill. He was afebrile, and his blood pressure was 110/60 mm Hg after 1 L of fluid resuscitation during transfer.