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Catheter-associated UTI    See images

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 the 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 (WBC) or red blood cells (RBC).
  • A urine culture maybe performed to determine the type of bacteria in the urine and the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

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