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[Bacterial and fungal urinary tract infections: epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical management]

Eleonora Zamparini1, Pierluigi Viale

  • 1Clinica di Malattie Infettive, Policlinico S. Orsola, Malpighi, Bologna - Italy.

Giornale Italiano Di Nefrologia : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Nefrologia
|October 13, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections causing significant health and financial burdens. Catheter-associated UTIs in hospitals worsen outcomes and promote resistant bacteria.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent bacterial infections globally.
  • UTIs pose significant epidemiological, clinical, and economic challenges.
  • Infections range from asymptomatic to life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of UTIs.
  • To highlight the specific challenges posed by catheter-related UTIs in healthcare settings.
  • To underscore the role of UTIs in the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Summary:

  • UTIs encompass a broad spectrum of illness, affecting individuals with normal or abnormal genitourinary tracts.
  • Complicated UTIs are associated with structural abnormalities, functional issues, or risk factors.
  • Hospital-acquired UTIs, particularly those linked to urinary catheters, are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.

Impact:

  • Understanding UTI complexities is crucial for effective patient management and public health strategies.
  • Addressing catheter-associated UTIs is vital to reduce healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.
  • Effective UTI management strategies can mitigate substantial societal financial burdens.

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