Urinary microbiota and bacterial membrane vesicles in chronic kidney disease: contribution to antimicrobial-resistant urinary tract infections

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Naoko Shibata, Ayumi Yoshifuji, Emi Oyama, Motoaki Komatsu, Tatsuhiko Azegami, Kaori Hayashi, Yoshikazu Ishii, Naoki Hasegawa, Ho Namkoong
DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1748638
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Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased risk of severe urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly those caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Although urinary microbiota and bacterial membrane vesicles (BMVs) are thought to contribute to UTI pathogenesis, their roles in CKD remain insufficiently understood. In this exploratory study, urine samples were collected from 10 male patients with CKD (eGFR

Fields of Study & Subjects

Urinary Tract Infections Management Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Gut microbiota and health

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Journal / source
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
16
Pages
1748638–1748638
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN