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Urinary Catheter Infection

Urinary infections are the second most common kind of infection of the human body. Factors that can increase the risk of developing a urinary infection including being a woman and using a catheter.

  1. Catheter

    • A catheter is a tube inserted into your urethra and bladder in order to remove urine from your bladder. If left in place for a long time, bacteria can form inside the catheter and travel to your urinary system.

    Urinary Infection

    • A urinary infection affects your urethra, bladder and kidneys. It occurs when bacteria enter your urinary system.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of a urinary infection caused by a catheter included cloudy or bloody urine, urine leaking around the catheter and a sensation of pressure in the lower pelvis.

    Treatment

    • Urinary infections can be treated with a course of antibiotics. Finishing the entire course is key to preventing the bacteria from causing a second infection.

    Considerations

    • Taking care to keep catheters clean and removing them as soon as possible will help reduce the risk of developing a catheter-associated urinary infection.

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