Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most often Escherichia coli.
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most often Escherichia coli. However, certain viruses, fungi, and parasites can also lead to infection. The infection can affect the lower and upper urinary tract, including the urethra, prostate (in males), bladder, ureter, and kidney. Due to the progression of the disease and human anatomy, symptoms present differently among the sexes as well as among age groups. It is important to understand how these factors, as well as others, impact the pathophysiology of UTIs. Advanced practice nurses must have this foundation in order to properly diagnose patients.
To Prepare
- Review Chapter 30 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infections. Consider the similarities and differences between the two types of infections.
- Select two of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how the factors you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the infections, as well as the diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.
BY DAY 3
Post a description of the pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infections, including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factors you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the infections, as well as the diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.
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Tract infections of the urinary system are caused by bacteria. However, it can also be caused by various parasites, fungi, and viruses. These infections tend to affect both the lower and upper urinary tracts, and this can, over time, affect the health and well-being of those who have been affected. Other areas that could be affected by these infections include the urethra, the bladder, the kidney, the prostate, and the ureter. The urinary tract is normally resistant to a wide range of bacteria despite the frequent contamination of chronic bacteria that comes from the kidney. The acidity of the urine also contributes to the resistant nature of the urinary tract to various infections (Henneberg, 2016). Most of the infections that affect the lower and upper………………
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