🟣 What Is Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS)?
Have you ever seen a urine bag turn purple? It’s not science fiction—it’s a real, rare phenomenon called Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS), usually seen in patients with long-term indwelling urinary catheters. This striking discoloration is caused by a biochemical reaction between specific bacteria and metabolites in the urine.
🔬 Bacteria like Providencia stuartii, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae produce sulfatase and phosphatase enzymes. These enzymes break down indoxyl sulfate, a byproduct of dietary tryptophan, into indigo (blue) and indirubin (red)—combining to create the purple hue seen in urine bags.
📊 In this video, we’ll dive into the latest survey findings on risk factors for PUBS, including:
Chronic constipation
Long-term catheterization
Alkaline urine
Female gender and older age
💡 While PUBS is usually benign and indicates bacterial colonization (not infection), proper catheter care, addressing bowel health, and monitoring for UTIs are essential in managing and preventing complications.
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