Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
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A catheter-associated urinary tract infection is an infection that develops in people who have a urinary catheter in place, since the device makes it easier for microorganisms to enter and remain in the urinary tract.
Contributing factors: prolonged time with the catheter, handling of the device, and the person's general state of health.
Common symptoms: fever, discomfort in the lower abdomen, changes in the appearance or smell of the urine and, at times, general malaise.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist, the infectious disease specialist, and the internist evaluate this type of infection, which is common in the hospital setting. If symptoms appear in someone with a catheter in place, the right thing to do is to notify the medical team immediately for a timely checkup.
Data on 507 doctors who treat catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Which specialist treats catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician or a urologist. An infectious disease specialist or a nephrologist may assist depending on severity. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection is an infection that develops in people who have a urinary catheter in place, since the device makes it easier for microorganisms to enter and remain in the urinary tract.
Which doctor treats catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician or a urologist. An infectious disease specialist or a nephrologist may assist depending on severity. Find these specialists.