Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the presence of pathogenic microorganisms within the urinary tract and associated symptoms (dysuria, urinary urgency/frequency, hematuria, new or wor...
Dysuria, urgency, frequency, sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, hematuria, suprapubic pain, malodorous urine, altered mental status, nocturia, sudden onset or worsening of urin...
ASB in a nonpregnant woman should not be treated with antibiotics (5).
Maintain adequate hydration with at least 2L water daily.
Many women with uncomplicated UTI have resolut...
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...
Urine culture is generally not indicated for women with uncomplicated UTI.
Uncomplicated UTIs should be treated for 3 days (TMP/SMX) or 5 days (nitrofurantoin). Pregnant women with bact...
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<bold>FIGURE 63-2</bold> <bold>Pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. A.</bold> Male urinary tract. <bold>B.</bold> Female urinary tract.
<bold>FIGURE 63-2</bold> <bold>Pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. A.</bold> Male urinary tract. <bold...