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bacteria in urinalysis :: Article Creator Urinary Infections In Older Adults: Expert Explains Symptoms And Care Considerations A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common infection in older adults. UTIs can be more serious in older adults than in younger people and can lead to complications such as sepsis, kidney damage, and even death. Speaking to the editorial team of Onlymyhealth, Dr. Srivatsan Ramani, Sr. Consultant Urology, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai elucidated the factors that make older adults more susceptible to urinary tract infections, its symptoms and preventive measures. Here is what he shared with us. Several factors make older adults more susceptible to UTIs, including: 1. Changes in the urinary tract As people age, the lining of the urinary tract becomes thinner and more fragile,