[Acute cystitis]

Prog Urol. 2008 Mar:18 Suppl 1:9-13. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(08)70506-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The management of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTI) implicate to look for risk factors and complications. Bacterial or radiological exams are not recommanded and short course of antibiotic is effective for treating uncomplicated UTI. Complicated UTI needs clinical, bacteriological and radiological exams, longer treatments are recommanded. Recurrent UTI definition is precised in these guidelines.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cystitis / drug therapy*
  • Cystitis / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postmenopause
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents