What is a catheter associated urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Catheter associated urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by catheters tubes which are used to drain urine from the body of the patient. What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with UTI? The urinary tract infection is caused when a catheter is in place for a substantial amount of time in the body. This may result in bacterial growth. A harmful infection is caused when multiple pathologic bacteria occur or the number of bacteria becomes high in the urinary tract. What are the symptoms of UTI? The following are the most common symptoms of those patients suffering from catheter associated urinary tract infection: • Pressure in the lower pelvis • Irregular color of urine • Hematuria (a condition in which blood appears in the urine) • A foul urine smell • Urine leakage around the catheter Other symptoms may include: • Side pain • Exhaustion • Fever • Vomiting • Mental changes or confusion (usually occurs in an elderly person) How is UTI diagnosed? Catheter associated ur
