Urinary Tract Infection

URINARY
TRACT
INFECTION
SUBMITTED BY: ALEXIS PIOCOS
SUBMITTED TO: MRS. MARYLIZA BULATAO
WHAT IS URINARY TRACT INFECTION?
▪ A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in

any part of your urinary system — your
kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most
infections involve the lower urinary tract — the
bladder and the urethra.
▪ A UTI is when bacteria gets into your urine
and travels up to your bladder. UTIs cause
more than 8.1 million visits to health care
providers each year. About 60% of
women and 12% of men will have at least
one UTI during their lifetime.
CAUSES OF UTI
▪ The urethra -- the tube that takes pee from

the bladder to the outside of the body -- is
close to the anus.
▪ Bacteria from the large intestine, such
as E. coli, can sometimes get out of your
anus and into your urethra.
▪ From there, they can travel up to your
bladder and, if the infection isn't treated,
can continue on to infect your kidneys.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
Men have longer urethras than women, they are less

Women are more likely to develop UTIs because they
prone to UTIs because bacteria need to travel a longer
have a shorter urethra than men. Bacteria don't have to
distance to reach the bladder. Man to catch a UTI from
travel very far to reach and infect a woman's bladder
having sex with a woman, because the infection is
typically from bacteria already present in the man's
urinary tract.
TYPES OF UTI
An infection can happen in different parts of your urinary tract. Each type has
a different name, based on where it is.
▪ Cystitis (bladder): You might feel like you need to pee a lot, or it might hurt
when you pee. You might also have lower belly pain and cloudy or bloody
urine.
▪ Pyelonephritis (kidneys): This can cause fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and
pain in your upper back or side.
▪ Urethritis (urethra): This can cause a discharge and burning when you pee.
SYMPTOMS OF UTI
The symptoms of a UTI can include:

▪ A burning feeling when you pee
▪ A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out
when you do
▪ Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee
▪ Feeling tired or shaky
▪ Fever or chills (a sign that the infection may have reached your
kidneys)
▪ Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
UTI TEST AND DIAGNOSIS
▪ A urinalysis is a test of your urine. A urinalysis is used to

detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as
urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.
A urinalysis involves checking the appearance,
concentration and content of urine.
TREATMENT
• Antibiotics are the most common treatment for urinary tract
infections.Some commonly used antibiotics can include (follow your
healthcare provider’s directions for taking the medicine) :
 Nitrofurantoin.
 Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs).
 Amoxicillin.
 Cephalosporins.
 Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®).
 Doxycycline.
 Quinolones (such as ciprofloxacin [Cipro®]).
TREATMENT
 Drink lots of water to help flush the bacteria from your body
 Cranberry juice is often promoted to prevent or treat UTIs.
 The red berry contains a tannin that might prevent E. coli bacteria
-- the most common cause of urinary tract infections
-- from sticking to the walls of your bladder, where they can
cause an infection.
PREVENTION
1.Drink plenty of water, and relieve yourself often
-The simplest way to prevent a UTI is to flush bacteria out of the bladder and urinary tract before
it can set in. If you’re well-hydrated, it will be tough to go too long without urinating.
2.Wipe from front to back

-Bacteria tend to hang around the anus. If you wipe from front to back, especially after a bowel
movement, they're less likely to make it to the urethra.
3.Wash up before sex and urinate after it

-Use soap and water before sex. This keeps bacteria away from the urethra. And urinating
afterward pushes any bacteria that entered the urinary tract back out.
Steer clear of irritating feminine products. Skip douches, deodorant sprays, scented
powders, and other potentially irritating feminine products.
4.Steer clear of irritating feminine products
-Skip douches, deodorant sprays, scented powders, and other potentially
irritating feminine products.
5.Rethink your birth control. A diaphragm, spermicide, or spermicide-

lubricated condom can make you more likely to get a UTI because they
all can contribute to bacterial growth. If you often get UTIs and use one
of these birth control methods, switch to a water-based lubricant
for vaginal dryness, and consider trying another birth control method to
see if it helps.
WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR?
See your doctor right away if you have signs of a urinary tract
infection. A bladder infection is generally not a medical
emergency -- but some people have a higher risk for
complications. This includes pregnant women, the elderly, and
men, as well as people with diabetes, kidney problems, or a
weakened immune system.
THANK YOU !
ALEXIS PIOCOS
BSN II 6 – A
NCM 109 LECTURE
(TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY)

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URINARY

▪ A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in

▪ The urethra -- the tube that takes pee from

Men have longer urethras than women, they are less

The symptoms of a UTI can include:

▪ A urinalysis is a test of your urine. A urinalysis is used to

2.Wipe from front to back

3.Wash up before sex and urinate after it

5.Rethink your birth control. A diaphragm, spermicide, or spermicide-

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