Causes
UTI stands for
What is a urinary tract infection?
Back pain, pain with urination, and increased frequency are known as this category of symptoms
What are Typical Symptoms?
This test detects the presence of a UTI
What is a Urinalysis/urine test?
This group of medications is prescribed to fight bacterial infections
What are Antibiotics?
Not drinking enough fluids leads to this risk factor
What is dehydration?
Low temperature, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing are signs that ______ is occurring in the body
What is Urosepsis?
This blood test will identify the presence of any infection
What is CBC (complete blood count)?
IV fluids will help improve blood pressure and _______
What is Hydration?
This condition in men can cause an obstruction of urine.
What is an enlarged prostate?
Sudden confusion, delirium, and falls are considered this category of symptoms
What are atypical symptoms?
These diagnostic tests can visualize the kidneys and bladder
What is Ultrasound?
What is CT Scan?
This treatment supports patients when they are having difficulty breathing
What is Oxygen Therapy?
A decrease in this hormone increases bacterial growth in women.
What is Estrogen?
This is a widespread inflammatory response that the body produces to an infection
What is Sepsis?
This test takes several days to result and determines which bacteria are present.
What is a (blood/urine) culture?
These medications will help with blood pressure and inflammation in severe cases
What are vasopressors and corticosteroids?