Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

When a person has used a urinary catheter, a catheter-associated urinary tract infection may develop. It is an infection of the urinary tract related to the placement of a catheter that drains urine from the bladder.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who study this type of infection, and the internist can coordinate care when other health conditions coexist.

Common symptoms: discomfort in the lower abdomen, changes in the appearance or smell of the urine, fever, or general malaise.

When to seek care? If there are signs of infection in someone who uses or has used a catheter, the advisable thing is a timely evaluation to clarify the situation and receive appropriate guidance.