Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are urinary tract infections linked to catheter use. This resource explains their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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About catheter-associated UTIs

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (also called CAUTIs) happen when a tube called a catheter, used to drain urine from the bladder, gets infected. They are often used in hospitals before or after surgery and in people who have trouble with bladder control.

Last updated: February 2025