Open AccessPurple urine bags reflecting an aging society
Author(s) -
Yamamoto Shintaro,
Mukai Tomoyuki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4295
Subject(s) - medicine , urine , physiology , urinary system
The purple urine bag syndrome is an underrecognized but quite common condition, resulting in marked discoloration of the urine bag system due to bacterial metabolism. This syndrome is associated with advanced age and bedridden persons.