Journal article

The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1


Authors listKranz, Jennifer; Schmidt, Stefanie; Lebert, Cordula; Schneidewind, Laila; Mandraka, Falitsa; Kunze, Mirjam; Helbig, Sina; Vahlensieck, Winfried; Naber, Kurt; Schmiemann, Guido; Wagenlehner, Florian M.

Publication year2018

Pages263-270

JournalUrologia Internationalis

Volume number100

Issue number3

ISSN0042-1138

eISSN1423-0399

Open access statusBronze

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1159/000486138

PublisherKarger Publishers


Abstract
Objectives: We aimed to update the 2010 evidence- and consensus-based national clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adult patients. Materials and Methods: An interdisciplinary group consisting of 17 representatives of 12 medical societies and a patient representative was formed. Systematic literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library to identify literature published in 2010-2015. Results: We provide 75 recommendations and 68 statements in the updated evidence- and consensus-based national clinical guideline. The diagnostics part covers practical recommendations on cystitis and pyelonephritis for each defined patient group. Clinical examinations, as well as laboratory testing and microbiological pathogen assessment, are addressed. Conclusion: In accordance with the global antibiotic stewardship initiative and considering new insights in scientific research, we updated our German clinical UTI guideline to promote a responsible antibiotic use and to give clear hands-on recommendations for the diagnosis and management of UTIs in adults in Germany for healthcare providers and patients. (c) 2018 S. Karger AG, Basel.



Citation Styles

Harvard Citation styleKranz, J., Schmidt, S., Lebert, C., Schneidewind, L., Mandraka, F., Kunze, M., et al. (2018) The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1, Urologia Internationalis, 100(3), pp. 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1159/000486138

APA Citation styleKranz, J., Schmidt, S., Lebert, C., Schneidewind, L., Mandraka, F., Kunze, M., Helbig, S., Vahlensieck, W., Naber, K., Schmiemann, G., & Wagenlehner, F. (2018). The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1. Urologia Internationalis. 100(3), 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1159/000486138



Keywords


Clinical guidelineCystitissystematic review

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