A Case Report of Paljung-san Treatment of a Patient with a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of Paljung-san on a patient with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection following a cerebral stroke.Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Paljung-san), and the effects of the treatment were evaluated using blood laboratory tests (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and white blood cell count) and routine urine analysis.Results: After treatment, the patient’s level of infection, as determined by the blood laboratory test and urine analysis, also improved.Conclusion: The results suggest that herbal medicine (i.e., Paljung-san) may be effective for treating catheter-associated urinary tract infections.