Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
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A catheter-associated urinary tract infection is an infection that appears in people who have a urinary catheter, when microorganisms grow in the urinary tract in connection with the device.
Common symptoms: It may present with fever, discomfort in the lower abdomen, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and in some cases general malaise without an apparent cause.
When to see a doctor? Evaluation is important with fever or changes in the urine in a person with a catheter, especially if discomfort is worsening.
Which specialist treats it? The internist, the infectious disease specialist, the nephrologist, and the urologist are involved depending on the case, and in children the corresponding pediatric specialists take part. Seeking timely medical care is essential to protect the urinary health of someone who uses a catheter.
Data on 199 doctors who treat catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Which specialist treats catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection can be treated by a urologist or a general practitioner; a nephrologist may get involved if there's kidney involvement, and an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe or sudden. See the specialist that best matches the severity of your symptoms.
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. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Frequently asked questions
What is catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection is an infection that appears in people who have a urinary catheter, when microorganisms grow in the urinary tract in connection with the device.
Which doctor treats catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection can be treated by a urologist or a general practitioner; a nephrologist may get involved if there's kidney involvement, and an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe or sudden. See the specialist that best matches the severity of your symptoms.