European Study Finds CAUTI Still a Major Challenge in ICUs
Published: September 2025
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A new multicenter study from Wrocław University Hospital (Poland) reveals that 8.8% of ICU patients develop catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) — around 7 per 1,000 catheter-days.
The research highlights higher infection rates among women, with Klebsiella pneumoniae emerging as a key pathogen. Authors call for stronger infection prevention bundles and consistent surveillance programs across European hospitals.
Read the full study in BMC Infectious Diseases (2025)
Related European analysis: European Urology Open Science
Conclusion
Despite no significant difference in CAUTI incidence between COVID-positive and COVID-negative patients, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain a serious problem in ICUs, especially among female and medical patients. CAUTIs were associated with substantially longer hospital stays but did not show a statistically significant increase in mortality. During the pandemic, infections caused by “alert” (multidrug-resistant) pathogens were more common, though this did not translate into higher death rates. Ongoing surveillance, strict implementation of preventive bundles, and continuous evaluation of infection control practices are essential to mitigate CAUTI burden in intensive care settings.