Urosepsis
Urosepsis is an infection that has spread to the blood (sepsis) from the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that passes urine out of the body (urethra). These organs make, store, and pass urine from the body.
Urosepsis is a severe illness that can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is a bacterial infection that starts in your urinary tract and spreads to your blood. The bacteria usually enter your urinary tract through your urethra.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in people who:
• Are female.
• Are 65 years of age or older.
• Have a long-term
Urosepsis is an infection that has spread to the blood (sepsis) from the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that passes urine out of the body (urethra). These organs make, store, and pass urine from the body.
Urosepsis is a severe illness that can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is a bacterial infection that starts in your urinary tract and spreads to your blood. The bacteria usually enter your urinary tract through your urethra.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in people who:
• Are female.
• Are 65 years of age or older.
• Have a long-term