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@article{176104,
        author = {LALITHA SRIDEVI REDLAM and Dr.R.SIDDESWARI},
        title = {A Rare Case of Purple Urinary Bag Syndrome - A Case Report},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {7012-7014},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176104},
        abstract = {Purple urinary bag syndrome is a uncommon condition with purple discoloration of urinary catheter system due to presence of indigo and indirubin in collected urine. Triad of key factors include High level of tryptophan in the gut, long term urinary catheterization ,Urinary tract infection (UTI) with bacteria possessing indoxyl phosphatase and sulphatase enzymes. It can be prevented by regular changing of Foleys catheter and can be managed with antibiotics and adequate hydration. If not treated adequately it may lead to sepsis and related complications},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }