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CAUTI Infographic: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Despite financial penalties, rates of CAUTI are on the rise. See our infographic with information on the cost, prevalence and prevention of CAUTI.

Sarah McIlvaine
Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are something that affects all ages and both men and women. While the reason behind them may change with the circumstances and the individual, we all have a urinary tract, and as a connection between the outside and the inside of the human body, it is partial to infections in the… Continue reading Urinary Tract Infections

Aimee Sharp
common UTI symptoms

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Symptoms, Prevention and Care

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are responsible for more than 8.1 million visits to the doctor each year. See these common UTI symptoms and prevention tips.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
UTI

Understanding Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. What are the causes of UTI? Normally, urine is sterile. It is usually free of bacteria, viruses and fungi but does contain fluids, salts… Continue reading Understanding Urinary Tract Infections

Gina Flores
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Why am I always sore after removing my intermittent catheter?
Colin
I, too, used to experience soreness due to catheter insertion and removal. I attributed this to the fact that I was inserting the catheter hose into very delicate tissue...