Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the presence of pathogenic microorganisms within the urinary tract with concomitant symptoms.
This topic refers primarily to infectious cystitis; othe...
Burning or pain during urination (dysuria)
Urgency (sensation of need to urinate often)
Frequency
Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
Blood in urine
L...
Maintain good hydration.
Maintain good hygiene.
1/4 of women with uncomplicated UTI experience a second UTI within 6 months and 1/2 at some time during their lifetime.
Many wome...
First or rare UTI: Young or middle-aged, nonpregnant adult females require no follow-up if UTI is clinically cured after 3-day therapy.
If symptoms persist after 2...
Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al; for Infectious Diseases Society of America, European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guideline...
N39.0 Urinary tract infection, site not specified
N30.90 Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
N30.91 Cystitis, unspecified with hematuria
N30.10 Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hema...
Uncomplicated UTIs cause significant short-term morbidity but generally do not cause renal damage.
Culture is generally not indicated for women with symptoms of uncomplicated UTI.
Treatm...
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