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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is defined as a urinary tract infection in a patient currently using a urinary catheter or who was catheterized within the past 48 hours. The risk of developing bacteriuria while catheterized is 3-8% per day, and the longer a catheter is used the higher the risk. Common causative organisms include E. coli, other Enterobacteriaceae, and gram-positive cocci. CAUTIs are associated with increased hospital stays, risk of bacteremia, and mortality, especially wi

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Ameng Gosim

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