It is understood that the infection targets the different
parts of the urinary tract and as a consequence results in the contagion of the
urinary tracts. It is classified into two categories;
parts of the urinary tract and as a consequence results in the contagion of the
urinary tracts. It is classified into two categories;
The
lower urinary tract infection, and
lower urinary tract infection, and
The
upper urinary tract infection
upper urinary tract infection
The lower urinary tract infection is the infection
of the bladder and urethra. The infection of the bladder is referred to as
cystitis and the infection of the urethra is referred to as urethritis
respectively.
of the bladder and urethra. The infection of the bladder is referred to as
cystitis and the infection of the urethra is referred to as urethritis
respectively.
The upper urinary tract infection is an infection
of the kidney and ureter. The infection of the kidney and ureter are referred
to as pylenophritis and ureteritis.
of the kidney and ureter. The infection of the kidney and ureter are referred
to as pylenophritis and ureteritis.
Generally urinary tract infections are classified
based on the factors that trigger the infection and the nature of occurrence.
Taking these aspects into consideration, UTIs can be classified as follows:
based on the factors that trigger the infection and the nature of occurrence.
Taking these aspects into consideration, UTIs can be classified as follows:
Uncomplicated and complicated (based on the factor
that triggers the infection), and Primary or recurrent (depending on the nature
of occurrence).
that triggers the infection), and Primary or recurrent (depending on the nature
of occurrence).
