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Bibliometric analysis of urinary tract infections: trends, collaborations, and knowledge gaps (2004-2023)
Abstract
Aims: Infections of the urinary tract, or UTIs, are a major public health issue that affects patient prospects especially in cases of nosocomial infections. Albeit quite a bit of research has been conducted there are still information gaps especially with respect to strategies for its prevention as well as the impact of environmental and social determinants. In this paper, we target to conduct a review of bibliometrics of UTI researches from 2004 to 2023, including number and types of publications, prominent scholars, journals, organizations, and specific areas of interest for publication purposes.
Methods: Data for this bibliometric analysis were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering articles published between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2023. The analyses and visualizations were performed using VOSviewer software. Key metrics included annual publication trends, leading journals, citation analyses, keyword clusters, and collaboration networks among authors and institutions.
Results: A total of 3,145 articles were analyzed. Publication volumes demonstrated a steady increase from 2004 to 2022, followed by a slight decline in 2023. The most prolific journals were Antibiotics Basel and the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Major themes included antimicrobial resistance, Escherichia coli, and infection control. The centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) and Johns Hopkins University were the leading contributors in this field. Collaboration networks highlighted strong international ties, particularly among institutions in the United States and Europe.
Conclusion: Bibliometric trends underscore the increasing academic focus on UTIs, particularly regarding antibiotic stewardship and resistance. However, significant knowledge gaps persist in the prevention and management of UTIs, especially in hospital settings. Future research should prioritize multidisciplinary approaches and strengthen international collaborations to address these gaps effectively.

Keywords : Urinary tract infections, bibliometric analysis, antimicrobial resistance, infection control

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Article available in :
Volume 8, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 204-209
https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1608043
Article Information
Received : 26 Ara 2024
Accepted : 26 Oca 2025
Published : 21 Mar 2025
Corresponding Author :

Meltem Karslıoğlu: Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Samsun Gazi State Hospital, Samsun, Turkiye

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Citation : Karslıoğlu M. Bibliometric analysis of urinary tract infections: trends, collaborations, and knowledge gaps (2004-2023). J Health Sci Med. 2025;8(2):204-209.

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