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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters,
bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to your bladder can be
painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your
chances of getting a UTI in the first place
Symptoms
Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
Strong-smelling urine
Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic
bone
Each type of UTI may result in more-specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your
urinary tract is infected.
High fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Blood in urine
Discharge
Causes
Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and
begin to multiply in the bladder. Although the urinary system is designed to keep out such microscopic
invaders, these defenses sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a
full-blown infection in the urinary tract.
The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra.
Infection of the bladder (cystitis). This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a
type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, sometimes other
bacteria are responsible.
Sexual intercourse may lead to cystitis, but you don't have to be sexually active to develop it. All women
are at risk of cystitis because of their anatomy — specifically, the short distance from the urethra to the
anus and the urethral opening to the bladder.
Infection of the urethra (urethritis). This type of UTI can occur when GI bacteria spread from
the anus to the urethra. Also, because the female urethra is close to the vagina, sexually
transmitted infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia and mycoplasma, can cause
urethritis.
Risk factors
Urinary tract infections are common in women, and many women experience more than one infection
during their lifetimes. Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include:
Female anatomy. A woman has a shorter urethra than a man does, which shortens the distance
that bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.
Sexual activity. Sexually active women tend to have more UTIs than do women who aren't
sexually active. Having a new sexual partner also increases your risk.
Certain types of birth control. Women who use diaphragms for birth control may be at higher
risk, as well as women who use spermicidal agents.
Menopause. After menopause, a decline in circulating estrogen causes changes in the urinary
tract that make you more vulnerable to infection.
Urinary tract abnormalities. Babies born with urinary tract abnormalities that don't allow urine
to leave the body normally or cause urine to back up in the urethra have an increased risk of
UTIs.
Blockages in the urinary tract. Kidney stones or an enlarged prostate can trap urine in the
bladder and increase the risk of UTIs.
A suppressed immune system. Diabetes and other diseases that impair the immune system —
the body's defense against germs — can increase the risk of UTIs.
Catheter use. People who can't urinate on their own and use a tube (catheter) to urinate have
an increased risk of UTIs. This may include people who are hospitalized, people with
neurological problems that make it difficult to control their ability to urinate and people who are
paralyzed.
A recent urinary procedure. Urinary surgery or an exam of your urinary tract that involves
medical instruments can both increase your risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
Complications
When treated promptly and properly, lower urinary tract infections rarely lead to complications. But left
untreated, a urinary tract infection can have serious consequences.
Recurrent infections, especially in women who experience two or more UTIs in a six-month
period or four or more within a year.
Permanent kidney damage from an acute or chronic kidney infection (pyelonephritis) due to an
untreated UTI.
Increased risk in pregnant women of delivering low birth weight or premature infants.
Urethral narrowing (stricture) in men from recurrent urethritis, previously seen with gonococcal
urethritis.
Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection, especially if the infection
works its way up your urinary tract to your kidneys.
Prevention
You can take these steps to reduce your risk of urinary tract infections:
Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Drinking water helps dilute your urine and ensures
that you'll urinate more frequently — allowing bacteria to be flushed from your urinary tract
before an infection can begin.
Drink cranberry juice. Although studies are not conclusive that cranberry juice prevents UTIs, it
is likely not harmful.
Wipe from front to back. Doing so after urinating and after a bowel movement helps prevent
bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
Empty your bladder soon after intercourse. Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush
bacteria.
Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. Using deodorant sprays or other feminine
products, such as douches and powders, in the genital area can irritate the urethra.
Diagnosis
Analyzing a urine sample. Your doctor may ask for a urine sample for lab analysis to look for
white blood cells, red blood cells or bacteria. To avoid potential contamination of the sample,
you may be instructed to first wipe your genital area with an antiseptic pad and to collect the
urine midstream.
Growing urinary tract bacteria in a lab. Lab analysis of the urine is sometimes followed by a
urine culture. This test tells your doctor what bacteria are causing your infection and which
medications will be most effective.
Creating images of your urinary tract. If you are having frequent infections that your doctor
thinks may be caused by an abnormality in your urinary tract, you may have an ultrasound, a
computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Your doctor may also
use a contrast dye to highlight structures in your urinary tract.
Using a scope to see inside your bladder. If you have recurrent UTIs, your doctor may perform a
cystoscopy, using a long, thin tube with a lens (cystoscope) to see inside your urethra and
bladder. The cystoscope is inserted in your urethra and passed through to your bladder.
Treatment
Antibiotics usually are the first line treatment for urinary tract infections. Which drugs are prescribed
and for how long depend on your health condition and the type of bacteria found in your urine.
Simple infection
Fosfomycin (Monurol)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Ceftriaxone
Often, symptoms clear up within a few days of treatment. But you may need to continue antibiotics for a
week or more. Take the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed.
For an uncomplicated UTI that occurs when you're otherwise healthy, your doctor may recommend a
shorter course of treatment, such as taking an antibiotic for one to three days. But whether this short
course of treatment is enough to treat your infection depends on your particular symptoms and medical
history.
Your doctor may also prescribe a pain medication (analgesic) that numbs your bladder and urethra to
relieve burning while urinating, but pain usually is relieved soon after starting an antibiotic.
Frequent infections
If you have frequent UTIs, your doctor may make certain treatment recommendations, such as:
A single dose of antibiotic after sexual intercourse if your infections are related to sexual activity
Severe infection
For a severe UTI, you may need treatment with intravenous antibiotics in a hospital.
Urinary tract infections can be painful, but you can take steps to ease your discomfort until antibiotics
treat the infection. Follow these tips:
Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria.
Avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks containing
citrus juices or caffeine until your infection has cleared. They can irritate your bladder and tend
to aggravate your frequent or urgent need to urinate.
Use a heating pad. Apply a warm, but not hot, heating pad to your abdomen to minimize
bladder pressure or discomfort.
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STATISTICS
Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor 48109-2029,
USA.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered to be the most common bacterial infection. According to
the 1997 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care
Survey, UTI accounted for nearly 7 million office visits and 1 million emergency department visits,
resulting in 100,000 hospitalizations. Nevertheless, it is difficult to accurately assess the incidence of
UTIs, because they are not reportable diseases in the United States. This situation is further complicated
by the fact that accurate diagnosis depends on both the presence of symptoms and a positive urine
culture, although in most outpatient settings this diagnosis is made without the benefit of culture.
Women are significantly more likely to experience UTI than men. Nearly 1 in 3 women will have had at
least 1 episode of UTI requiring antimicrobial therapy by the age of 24 years. Almost half of all women
will experience 1 UTI during their lifetime. Specific subpopulations at increased risk of UTI include
infants, pregnant women, the elderly, patients with spinal cord injuries and/or catheters, patients with
diabetes or multiple sclerosis, patients with acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome/human
immunodeficiency virus, and patients with underlying urologic abnormalities. Catheter-associated UTI is
the most common nosocomial infection, accounting for >1 million cases in hospitals and nursing homes.
The risk of UTI increases with increasing duration of catheterization. In noninstitutionalized elderly
populations, UTIs are the second most common form of infection, accounting for nearly 25% of all
infections. There are important medical and financial implications associated with UTIs. In the
nonobstructed, nonpregnant female adult, acute uncomplicated UTI is believed to be a benign illness
with no long-term medical consequences. However, UTI elevates the risk of pyelonephritis, premature
delivery, and fetal mortality among pregnant women, and is associated with impaired renal function and
end-stage renal disease among pediatric patients. Financially, the estimated annual cost of community-
acquired UTI is significant, at approximately $1.6 billion.
PHILIPPINES
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevailing infectious diseases with a substantial
financial burden on society.
Globally, there are an estimated 150 million urinary tract infections per annum. Nearly 20% of women
who have UTI will have another, and 30% of those will have yet another, but of the last group, 80% will
have recurrences.
In the Philippines, UTI is one of the ten leading causes of morbidity in all ages with a rate of 127.84 per
100,000 population. In Purok 6, Barangay Ula, Recurrent UTI is one of the leading causes of morbidity
among 40 households with a prevalence of 82.5%. A bulk of 57% comprises of mothers.
In the Philippines, UTI continues to be among the top five reasons for consultations in health facilities
nationwide. It is one of the ten leading causes of morbidity in all ages with a rate of 127.84 per 100,000
population.
The results showed that 33 mothers were diagnosed with Recurrent UTI while 7 of them were not
diagnosed at all with the infection.
The results showed that all of the mothers were practicing handwashing before and after doing
perinneal care. It also showed that a total enumeration of 40 mothers was washing their perineum
everyday in which almost all of them were doing it about 1 to times a day. About 24 of the mothers
were using water and soap in washing their perineum.
The type of underwear used by 28 mothers was made of cotton. 22 mothers interviewed were using
panty liners in which 19 of them changes their panty liners once to thrice in a day.
Among the mothers who were still having menstruation, 18 of them were changing their pads at least 1
to 3 times a day, 8 mothers change 4 to 6 times in a day while only 1 mother changes her pad at least 7
times in a day.
26 out of 29 sexually active mothers were doing perinneal washing before sexual intercourse while 28 of
the sexually active mothers were doing perinneal care after sexual intercourse and 26 of the said
mothers were urinating before and after sexual intercourse. On the other hand, out of the 12 mothers
who used family planning, 8 of them used condoms.
With these results, it only revealed that many mothers who were diagnosed with recurrent UTI were
having personal hygiene malpractices.
Essays, UK. (November 2018). Study of Recurrent UTI among Mothers in the Philippines. Retrieved from
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/health/study-recurrent-uti-mothers-4870.php?vref=1
INTRODUCTION
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common type of infection that occurs in the urinary tractwhich
includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The symptoms of a UTI includepain or a
burning sensation during urination (dysuria), a frequent need to urinate, and lowerabdominal pain.
.Normally, urine is sterile. It is usually free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi but does contain fluids,salts,
and waste products. An infection occurs when tiny organisms, usually bacteria from the digestivetract,
cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply. The urethra is the tube that carriesurine from
the bladder to outside the body. Most infections arise from one type of bacteria,Escherichia coli (E. coli),
which normally lives in the colon. Any abnormality of the urinary tract thatobstructs the flow of urine (a
kidney stone, for example) sets the stage for an infection. An enlargedprostate gland also can slow the
flow of urine, thus raising the risk of infection. People with diabeteshave a higher risk of a UTI because
of changes in the immune system. Any other disorder thatsuppresses the immune system raises the risk
of a urinary infection. The infection is usually mild and usually resolves within four to five days.
Antibiotics can beused to help speed up the recovery time. However, some patients find that they
experience repeatedUTIs, and that they require long-term treatment with antibiotics to prevent the
infection returning. UTIs are a very common type of infection particularly in women. It is estimated in
thePhilippines that one woman in three will have a UTI before the age of 24, and that half of all
womenwill have at least one UTI during their lifetime. This is less common in men. It is estimated that
everyyear in the Philippines, in otherwise healthy men, only one in every 2,000 will develop a UTI.This
case presentation is done to increase our awareness with regards to infections affectingthe urinary
system. This is to widen our knowledge and to have a strong background about urinarytract infection.
This case presentation will definitely help us in future purposes; this will be ourfoundation when we
encounter such in the field weve chose.
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2 kidneys- a pair of purplish-brown organ located below the ribs toward the middle of the back.
Their function is to:
o Remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine
o Keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood
o Produce erythropoietin, a hormone that aids the formation of red blood cells
The kidneys remove urea from the blood through tiny filtering units called nephrons.
Each nephron consist of a ball formed a small blood capillaries, called glomerulus,and a small tube
called a renal tubule.
2 ureters- narrow tube that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Muscles in the ureter walls continually tighten and relax forcing urine downward, away from the
kidneys. If urine backs up, or is allowed to stand still, a kidney infection can develop. About every 10
to 15 seconds small amounts of urine are emptied into the bladder from the ureters.
BLADDER- a triangle-shaped, hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. It is held in the place
by ligaments that are attached to other organs and the pelvic bones. The bladder’s wall relax
and expand to store urine, and contract and flatten to empty urine to the urethra. The typical
healthy adult bladder can store up to two cups of urine for 2 to 5 hours.
2 SPHINCTER MUSCLES- circular muscles that help keep urine from leaking by closing tightly like
a rubber band around the opening of the bladder
NERVES IN THE BLADDER- alert a person when it is time to urinate,or empty the bladder
URETHRA- the tube that allows the urine to pass outside the body.
The brain signals the bladder muscles to tighten, which squeezes urine out from the bladder. At the
same time, the brain signals the spincher muscles to relax to let urine exit the bladder through the
urethra. When all the signals occur in the correct order, normal urination occurs.