Urinary Tract Infections

Discussion: 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.

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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pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infection. diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.. description 1.5 pages, Double Spacing

Answer preview…………

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are among the commonly occurring infections caused by bacteria in the United States. However, in some instances, the infections can also be caused by fungi, viruses, and parasites. (UTI) are grouped into upper and lower urinary tract infections. In this case, the pathophysiology, comparisons and the patient factors associated with the urinary tract infections will be discussed.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) refers to epithelium inflammation within the urinary tract caused by gastrointestinal bacteria that usually invades the urinary tract. The infection may occur at any place within the urinary tract. If it occurs along the lower tract especially on the bladder, it is usually known as cystitis………
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