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.
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 22 doctors who treat catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Specialties that treat catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
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?
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, emergency physician, urologist, pediatric nephrologist.