Purple urine bags reflecting an aging society

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jun 23;9(6):e04295. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4295. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Purple urine bag syndrome; advanced age; bedridden person; urinary catheter bag; urinary infection.