Transmission and Patheogenesis

Cranberry in the Prevention of Catheter-Associated UTI

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common occurrence post gynecological surgery: 1/6 women have a UTI in the 2 weeks following surgery. A variety of evidence suggests that cranberry juice may reduce incidence of UTI. We are conducting a double blind randomized controlled clinical trial to test this hypothesis.

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus)

We are conducting several different studies characterizing the molecular epidemiology of Group B streptococcus. These studies include characterization of the incidence by serotype, transmission patterns, antibiotic resistance patterns and predictors of the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli

We are conducting several different studies characterizing the molecular epidemiology of uropathogenic E. coli. These studies include characterization of transmission patterns, reservoirs, antibiotic resistance patterns and predictors of the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.