Catheter-associated UTI : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (UTI - associated with a catheter, Urinary tract infection

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Catheter-associated UTI

Alternate Names : UTI - associated with a catheter, Urinary tract infection - associated with a catheter

Symptoms & Signs

Abnormal urine color (cloudy urine)
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Foul or strong urine odor
Leakage of urine around the catheter
Pressure in the lower pelvis

Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:

*Often in an elderly person, mental changes or confusion are the only signs of a possible urinary tract infection.

Diagnosis & Tests

Urinalysis may show white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs)
Urine culture may be performed to determine the type of bacteria in the urine and the appropriate antibiotic for treatment

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Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, male

Review Date : 5/22/2008
Reviewed By : Scott M Gilbert, MD, Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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