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. 2019 Jun 18;11:1756287219854915. doi: 10.1177/1756287219854915

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Figure 1. — Overall clinical outcome during the historical baseline (with uncoated and silver ion catheters) and after introduction of noble metal alloy coated BIP Foley. (A) Schematic presentation of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) incidence, antibiotic use, bacteriuria, and comfort parameters for the patient and study nurse (softness and easiness of catheter exchange). (B) Average CAUTI/month and antibiotic treatments/month for the period 2009–2015. (C) Average occurrence of different CAUTI symptoms/month for the period 2009–2015.