The diagnosis of symptomatic UTI among older adults is complicated by the ... and the difficulty in interpreting the signs and symptoms of UTI in a population in which significant comorbidities ...

But left untreated, a UTI can be serious, spreading to the kidneys or bloodstream and even causing unexpected symptoms such as lethargy, fever and confusion. Some people — especially older ones ...

“Asymptomatic UTIs are more common in certain groups, including older adults ... or experiencing symptoms like vaginal discharge or pelvic pain, it’s essential to seek testing immediately ...

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The study included 398 women with a mean age of 44.6 years (range 18-87 years) and acute symptoms of uncomplicated lower UTI. Of these ... in younger women than in elderly, while low backache ...

symptoms of a UTI may include: Children who have a UTI may also appear generally unwell, such as being irritable or not feeding or eating properly, or they might wet the bed or wet themselves, or be ...

children and people prone to UTIs, but data on older people is lacking, the report noted. One of the questions that aimed to address diagnosis and treatment of UTIs in older adults couldn’t be ...

The condition sometimes develops into sepsis and is deadly in the elderly, and can cause neurological symptoms that are often mistaken for dementia. Acute UTIs are usually successfully treated ...