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Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection

Predisposing Factor:
Precipitating Factor Filipino
Avoidance of the urge to void Male
18 years old.

Bacterial invasion
(i.e. E.coli)

Adhere to mucosal
surface

Multiplication of the
bacteria – causing UTI in
any part of the urinary
tract

Interruption in the normal


homeostatic environment of
the urinary tract
Increased
WBC subsequent
Immune response by the body to pus formation
(defense mechanism of the body to
foreign bodies)
Change in
urine color
Cytokine and
prostaglandin release

The body responds by Inflammation of the lining


producing physiologic of the urinary tract
changes aimed at elevating Irritation of the lining of
body temperature. the urinary tract
Narrowed urine
passage
Fever

Poor emptying of the


bladder

Frequent urination and urgency

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