Last Updated on Mar 23, 2020
How can we Diagnose Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
The diagnosis of UTI is based on a detailed history of the symptoms given by the patient and diagnostic tests.
- A urinalysis, to look for the presence of bacteria and 'pus' cells in the urine can be helpful in diagnosing UTI.
- An ultrasound examination/CT scan/ MRI of the kidney and bladder maybe necessary in some patients to reveal urinary abnormalities and measure how well the kidneys work.
- A dip stick test is also available and it can give diagnosis within a short period.
- Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is another test that may be performed. It involves instilling a chemical into the bladder and taking serial X-rays as the patient urinates. This test is usually undertaken if the UTI keeps occurring repeatedly in children.
- If the above tests are positive a urine culture can reveal the infection and type of bacteria causing the infection.(6✔)
References:
- Urinary Tract Infection - (https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/community/for-patients/common-illnesses/uti.html)
- About Urinary Tract Infection - (https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/urinary-tract-infections)
- How Do You Get Urinary Tract Infections? - (https://www.sepsis.org/sepsisand/urinary-tract-infections/)
- Urinary Tract Infection - Adults - (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000521.htm)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - Including Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - (https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+topics/health+conditions+prevention+and+treatment/infectious+diseases/urinary+tract+infection/urinary+tract+infection+uti+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention)
- Urinary Tract Infection - Adults - (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000521.htm)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) - (https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/parents/urinary.html)
- What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Adults? - (https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urinary-tract-infections-in-adults)
Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Mar 23, 2020