The cause of most urinary tract infections, originally ...

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What is a urinary tract infection? Urinary tract infections (UTI) is defined as the presence of

multiplication of microorganisms (bugs) in the tract through which urine comes from >> << kidneys through the bladder to the outside world. UTI is 50 times more common in women, about 5 percent a year

developing symptoms. UTI is rare in men below 60 years, but the frequency >> << like men and women in older age groups. Condition varies from (soft, but

disturbing inflammation that is limited to the bladder) to severe infections

kidney such as pyelonephritis (when the infection has reached >> << kidney tissue itself) . Treatment depends on how and why the disease manifests itself. Most patients respond quickly to antibiotic treatment and is unlikely to have

any other abnormalities of the urinary tract. IMP rare in men, so that in all cases require investigation. , Infection

or inflammation of the prostate gland (gland under the bladder that produces

some components of semen), causes symptoms that can be mistaken for

UTI in men. What is IMP? In healthy men, urine is sterile (contains no micro-organisms). The most important factor in maintaining the sterility of the urinary tract is

emptying the bladder completely and often. The cause of most urinary tract infections is that first solve (colonize) around the urethra (urine tube) and

then climb the rest of the urinary tract. Several factors may make this process

more reliable. UTI is classified as Unsafe or hospital

purchased. 70 percent of outpatient infections are usually caused by

bacteria Escherichia coli (E coli) from

patient's own depths. Hospital infections are usually, E. Coli, but

Pseudomonas and Staphlococci are important factors, such as

surgical instruments, such as a catheter is used, instrumentation

factor. Nosocomial infections can often be associated with several >> << organisms and resistance to antibiotics is a common problem. What are the symptoms of UTI? Symptoms vary depending on whether the infection affects >> << less (bladder and urethra) or upper (kidneys and ureters) of the urinary tract >>. << Symptoms of lower urinary tract infections

dysuria (burning sensation during urination), frequency (frequent urination) and urgency

(urgent need to urinate). In the urine may be cloudy with an unpleasant odor. In older men, common symptoms such as confusion and incontinence can be

now. Urine infections are much commoner in the elderly, because of poor bladder emptying

, enlarged prostate, or incontinence associated with

or. Symptoms of upper urinary tract infection are the same as

lower tract symptoms plus loin (flank) pain, fever and chills. Patient

likely to be ill and may require hospitalization. How to diagnose? Test strips dipped in the urine can detect indirect signs

infection such as blood, protein, leukocytes, nitrites (most common

bacteria convert nitrate, which is a chemical normally present in urine to nitrites

that are usually not present). Clean urine sample crossing should be cheap strattera directed to the lab >> << for microscopic examination. Levels of 100 000 bacteria per milliliter of urine >> << considered as a significant infection, especially if found together with

pus or white blood cells (WBCs) on microscopy. Any infection of bacteria

cultured in the laboratory to assess their susceptibility to conventional antibiotics. How to treat UTI? Who particular risk? : The common symptoms of diabetes. : Learn how to treat arthritis. : What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids? .