Incidence and risk factors of non-device-associated urinary tract infections in an acute-care hospital.

Paula D StrassleEmily E Sickbert-BennettMichael KlompasJennifer L LundPaul W StewartAshley H MarxLauren M DiBiaseDavid J Weber

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2019)

Greater than 70% of UTIs are now non-device associated. Current targeted surveillance practices should be reconsidered in light of this changing landscape. We identified several modifiable risk factors for ND-UTIs, and future research should explore the impact of prevention strategies that target these factors.

Keyphrases

acute care
urinary tract infection
healthcare
primary care
public health
cancer therapy
emergency department
drug delivery