Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are an increasingly prevalent problem for women. The diagnosis and management of uncomplicated acute cystitis is relatively straightforward, while complicated and recurrent infections require more specialized assessment and treatment. This article will review the current management of UTIs.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / therapeutic use
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Cystitis / diagnosis*
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Cystitis / drug therapy*
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Cystitis / epidemiology
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Cystitis / etiology
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Cystoscopy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Infection Control
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Recurrence
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Risk Factors
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United States / epidemiology
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Urinalysis
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Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects
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Urinary Catheterization / nursing
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Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis*
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Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
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Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary