A patient with an indwelling catheter develops a fever and lethargy. In addition, the urine in the catheter bag has turned a brownish color and smells foul, which suggests an infection is present. What type of infection does this describe?

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This describes an iatrogenic infection, which is an infection that is caused by medical treatment or procedures such as the indwelling catheter. The symptoms suggest that the patient has a urinary tract infection which can lead to more serious complications if left untreated.

A Patient with an Indwelling Catheter Develops a Fever and Lethargy