catheter associated urinary tract infections (cautis)

How are CAUTIs Diagnosed?

Diagnosis of CAUTIs typically involves clinical assessment and laboratory analysis. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cloudy urine, and pain in the lower abdomen. Laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and urine culture, are used to identify the presence of bacteria and confirm the diagnosis. However, distinguishing between colonization and true infection can be challenging, as catheters often become colonized with bacteria without causing symptomatic infections.

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