URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI) AND Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) 

Urinary tract infections have long been considered the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and the vast majority occur following the placement of a urinary catheter [1].Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for 19% of HAIs, and between 43% and 56% of these are associated with a urethral catheter [2].Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) can be defined as urinary tract infections with a positive culture occurring in patients who have had an indwelling urethral catheter in place for at least two calendar days [3].According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta (2017), approximately 75% of urinary tract infections diagnosed in hospitals are associated with urinary catheterization, and it is estimated that 15–25% of hospitalized patients undergo catheterization during their hospital stay [4].Bacteriuria develops in approximately 30% of catheterized patients after 2–10 days, and 24% of these patients will develop symptoms of CAUTI. About 3.6% of patients with CAUTI develop serious secondary infections, such as bacteremia or sepsis, which are potentially life-threatening and have mortality rates ranging from 10% to 33% [2].Catheter-associated urinary tract infection is associated with prolonged hospitalization, readmission, and increased mortality, particularly among high-risk patients, including those who are immunocompromised, elderly, or diabetic [2].Se vuoi, posso anche:rendere il testo ancora più “internazionale” (stile paper scientifico)oppure adattarlo per una pagina web istituzionale ANIPIO (più fluido e leggibile).