Meaning Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection


An infection caused by germs that enter a person's kidneys, bladder, ureters or urethra through a urinary catheter – a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine.
Source: epi.publichealth.nc.gov (offline)

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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection


An infection that happens when bacteria enter the urinary tract through a catheter. CAUTI is a particular type of a health care-acquired infection.
Source: qioprogram.org





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