…up to 31% of sepsis originated from the urogenital tract organs, and hence it is termed as urosepsis [1]. Urosepsis is a severe infection and 5% lead to severe sepsis, and it is an important aetiology for hospital-acquired infection and accounts for around 40% of the nosocomial infections [2].

The presence of bacteria in the urogenital tract produces an overwhelming pro-inflammatory reaction involving macrophages and neutrophils by stimulating the cellular immunity, complement system and endothelial cells.

… whereas the hospital-acquired urosepsis contributes to 40% of sepsis cases [5].

In elderly bedbound patients, the urinary catheter is the foremost cause for urosepsis.