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Catheter-associated UTI

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
UTI - associated with a catheter; Urinary tract infection - associated with a catheter
Symptoms:
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * Often in an elderly person, mental changes or confusion are the only signs of a possible urinary tract infection.
Signs and tests:
  • A urinalysis commonly reveals white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs).
  • A urine culture maybe performed to determine the type of bacteria in the urine and the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, male
Bladder catheterization, male
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