Urinary tract infections are infections that affect the urinary tract and are particularly common in women. They present across a wide clinical spectrum from simple cystitis (bladder infection) to complicated pyelonephritis (kidney infection).
Recurrent urinary tract infections seriously affect patients' quality of life. In such cases, identifying underlying risk factors, planning appropriate prophylaxis strategies, and patient education are of great importance.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are also a common problem in the hospital setting. Reducing unnecessary catheter use and proper catheter care significantly decrease infection rates.
Key Points
Among the most common infections in women
Underlying causes are investigated in recurrent infections
Appropriate prophylaxis strategies are planned
Catheter care is important in infection prevention