Cultivation and molecular characterization of Foley catheterized urine, clean catch urine, and vaginal swabs from pregnant women prior to delivery
Jonathan M. Greenberg, Roberto J. Romero, Ali Alhousseini, Andrew D. Winters, Adi Laurentiu Tarca, Nicole M. Gilbert, Nardhy Gomez‐Lopez, Sonia S. Hassan, Kevin R. Theis
The paper characterizes the urinary microbiota of pregnant women using catheter urine, clean catch urine, and vaginal swabs, finding that Foley catheter urine better captures low-abundance bladder microbes.
bioRxiv · Dec 5, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology