Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a type of healthcare-associated infection that occurs when bacteria or other microorganisms enter the urinary tract through a urinary catheter, leading to an infection. Catheters are tubes inserted into the bladder to drain urine, and their use can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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