Urinary tract infections are the second most common infections causing considerable discomfort and morbidity. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more prone to have urinary tract infections. This article highlights the complications involved in the management of urinary tract infection in patients with chronic renal impairment. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection in patients who are diabetic, immunocompromised and have anatomic abnormalities. It is also the most common community and hospitals acquired bacterial infections.
Age is also an important factor associated with recurrence of UTI. Recurrent UTIs usually occur in women and children which should receive prompt treatment to prevent kidney damage. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may result from recurrent UTIs and retrospective infection to the kidneys. CKD has already become a burden of global health due to…
