UTI

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Created on: 20-10-22 00:45

UTI Key diagnostic factors

Dysuria
Experiences a burning pain when passing urine.
New nocturia
Passing urine more often than usual at night.New nocturia may be a sign of other problems, such as urinary retention
and diabetes.
Cloudy-looking urine
Urine is cloudy to the naked eye.

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Other common signs & symptoms

Urgency
Urgency in women aged under 65 years and new urgency in women over 65
years is a common symptom that can indicate a UTI. It can also be a sign of an
overactive bladder
Visible haematuria
Frequency
This is a common symptom that can indicate a UTI

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STRONG RISK FACTORS

Sexual activity
Sexual intercourse is the strongest risk factor
Spermicide use
Spermicides, decrease vaginal lactobacilli, which facilitates vaginal Escherichia
coli colonisation and results in an increased risk of UTI
Post menopause
The absence of oestr

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WEAK RISK FACTORS

Insulin-treated diabetes
Considered a more predominant risk factor in older women
High lifetime number of UTIs
Insulin-treated diabetes
Considered a more predominant risk factor in older women
Recent antibiotics
The recent use of certain antimicrobials ma

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OLDER PEOPLE WITH URINARY CATHETER

Older frail people with memory problems eg. dementia and people with a urinary catheter , symptoms include;
1. changes in behaviour, acting agitated or confused
2. more incontinent than usual
3. new shivering or shaking

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Other common signs & symptoms

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STRONG RISK FACTORS

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WEAK RISK FACTORS

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OLDER PEOPLE WITH URINARY CATHETER

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