Catheter-associated UTI
Alternate Names : UTI - associated with a catheter, Urinary tract infection - associated with a catheter
Definition
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection from using tubes (catheters) that drain urine from the body.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The presence of a catheter within the urinary tract increases the likelihood of urinary tract infection. It may also increase the difficulty of treating the infection. If a urinary catheter is left in place for long periods of time, bacteria will grow in it. A harmful infection may occur if the number of bacteria becomes large or if specific harmful bacteria grow in the urinary tract.
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