Introduction
UTIs, nosocomial infections
COMPLICATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION, NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS
Ureteral stents are frequently utilized in urological practice [Biofilm refers to a population of cells that grow on the surface of the stent and are encased in a matrix made of exopolysaccharides, which can ultimately lead to lumen blockage [Prior literature has indicated that approximately 65% of nosocomial infections are caused by biofilms formed by microorganisms. The increased use of stents has contributed to a rise in the incidence of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) [The objective of our study was to evaluate the impact of co-trimoxazole and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), both individually and in combination, on bacterial adherence bacterial adherence to biofilm formed on ureteral stent surfaces.