what is the cause of cauti
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI). Summary: CAUTI is caused when organisms enter the urinary tract through a foley catheter and cause infections. CAUTI is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and is the second most common cause of secondary bloodstream infections. Over 600,000 patients each year develop UTIs and 80% of those are catheter-related. Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI). Summary: CLABSIs occur when bacteria or viruses enter the bloodstream though a central line, causing infection. CLABSIs result in thousands of preventable infections and millions of preventable deaths annually.