Urinary Tract Infection

The book introduces UTI as an infection that affects the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. It explains why women are more likely to experience UTIs due to anatomical factors and highlights risk factors such as menopause, pregnancy, catheterization, diabetes, and poor hygiene.

Different conditions are outlined, including urethritis, ureteritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, and urosepsis. The text describes symptoms such as frequent urination, foul-smelling urine, painful urination, fever, hematuria, vomiting, and in severe cases, septicemia. It also explains how confusion and agitation may be signs of UTI in older adults.

The book discusses diagnostic methods such as urine culture, urinalysis, cystoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound, and blood work. Treatments are explained, including antibiotics for bacterial causes, antivirals for viral causes, and antifungals for fungal causes.

Prevention strategies are also covered, such as proper hydration, hygiene practices, safe sexual activity, and avoiding irritant products.

A reference that will interest students, healthcare workers, and general audiences wanting to learn about urinary tract infections, their causes, and the options for treatment and prevention.