Urinary tract infections: contemporary management

Urol Nurs. 2008 Oct;28(5):333-41; quiz 342.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / therapeutic use
  • Cystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cystitis / drug therapy*
  • Cystitis / epidemiology
  • Cystitis / etiology
  • Cystoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Urinary Catheterization / nursing
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary