Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a leading cause of nosocomial infections globally. They have been estimated to cause approximately 30% of healthcare-acquired infections in acute care settings in the United States. About 75% of these infections are associated with an indwelling urinary catheter.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in developing countries are also associated with higher rates of antibiotic resistance on microbiological surveillance. The following guidelines are the updated versions of recommendations on the management and prevention of CAUTIs by the Urological Association of Asia and the Asian Association of Urinary Tract Infection and Sexually Transmitted Infection. Pathogenesis/Risk factors Ways of bacterial introduction into the urinary tract: At the time of catheter insertion, especially in patients with inadequate perineum disinfection before…
