Frequently Asked Questions About CAUTIs

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed answers to frequently asked questions about catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) to help patients understand what CAUTIs are, how they are treated, understand the steps hospitals are taking to prevent CAUTIs and outline steps patients can take to help prevent CAUTIs.


Intended Audience
HQIC
Health Care Providers
People with Medicare

Provided by
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Last Updated:
July 18, 2023