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Abstract
Healthcare-associated infections are more frequently seen in hospitalized patients due to increased use of invasive techniques, impaired host immune system, comorbidities, and use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Microorganism causing catheter-associated urinary tract infections may arise from patients’ endogenous flora (colon, vagina, meatus etc.) or from contamination by staff during instrumentation. The risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections are affected by properties of catheters, conditions of practice, post-practice care, and experience of the practitioner. This review outlines the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, catheterization techniques, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and preventive measures against these infections.