STROKE COMPLICATIONS URINARY INFECTION after the stroke it is most often due to inability to get out of the bed or muscle weakness to void urine.hence catheter is required in the first few weeks after stroke.there is increased risk of urinary tract infection related to catheter. HOW TO PREVENT IFECTION use cathetter only if abolutely essential. bladder training and removal of catheter as early as possible condom drainage in men antibiotics if the infection develops.