Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This article provides an evidence-based, clinically relevant overview of management of UTIs, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Conditions covered include acute cystitis (both uncomplicated and complicated), catheter-associated UTI, and asymptomatic bacteriuria in both women and men.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Patient Education as Topic
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Quality of Health Care
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Referral and Consultation
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Risk Factors
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Secondary Prevention
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Treatment Failure
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Urinary Tract Infections* / diagnosis
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Urinary Tract Infections* / drug therapy
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Urinary Tract Infections* / etiology
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Urinary Tract Infections* / prevention & control