URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
Abstract
UTI is one of the most common infection to affect people all around the world in today's world, putting a huge load on the health care system cost wise. Because this problem is so common and so significant in routine clinical practice, a high level of diagnostic accuracy is essential. The urinary tract infection (UTI) which involves urethra, bladder or kidneys can be infected, the majority of UTI are not serious and can be treated by antibiotics but if not treated properly can end up life treating. In this essay, we will be looking into the microorganism that cause the infection, sign and symptoms and the nature of infection. We will look in bit of detail the diagnosis used in laboratory and treatments available. …show more content…
However, E. coli is the primary causative agents of up to 90% of UTIs cases around the world. A research conducted by Lake Macquarie's Avondale College of Higher Education examined more than 162,000 hospital admissions over four years. It found 1.7% or about 95,000 patients acquired a healthcare-associated UTI each year across Australia. The research also found patients with a UTI stayed about four days longer than those without. That means an extra 380,000 public hospital bed days each year, a significant burden on Australian health services cost wise. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a significant health problem around the world specially the third world countries effecting both community and hospital based settings. It is estimated that 150 million UTIs occur yearly world-wide, accounting for $6 billion US in health care expenditures. The infection is more common in adults compared to children, but infection among young girls and adult’s women is much higher than men. About 40% of women and 12%
Abstract
UTI is one of the most common infection to affect people all around the world in today's world, putting a huge load on the health care system cost wise. Because this problem is so common and so significant in routine clinical practice, a high level of diagnostic accuracy is essential. The urinary tract infection (UTI) which involves urethra, bladder or kidneys can be infected, the majority of UTI are not serious and can be treated by antibiotics but if not treated properly can end up life treating. In this essay, we will be looking into the microorganism that cause the infection, sign and symptoms and the nature of infection. We will look in bit of detail the diagnosis used in laboratory and treatments available. …show more content…
However, E. coli is the primary causative agents of up to 90% of UTIs cases around the world. A research conducted by Lake Macquarie's Avondale College of Higher Education examined more than 162,000 hospital admissions over four years. It found 1.7% or about 95,000 patients acquired a healthcare-associated UTI each year across Australia. The research also found patients with a UTI stayed about four days longer than those without. That means an extra 380,000 public hospital bed days each year, a significant burden on Australian health services cost wise. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a significant health problem around the world specially the third world countries effecting both community and hospital based settings. It is estimated that 150 million UTIs occur yearly world-wide, accounting for $6 billion US in health care expenditures. The infection is more common in adults compared to children, but infection among young girls and adult’s women is much higher than men. About 40% of women and 12%