Journal article

Publication year: 2009

Pages: 368-374

Journal: Current Opinion in Urology

Volume number: 19

Issue number: 4

ISSN: 0963-0643

eISSN: 1473-6586

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0b013e32832ae18c

Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Abstract: 

Purpose of review

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women comprise uncomplicated and complicated UTIs. Uncomplicated UTIs, such as acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis, are very common infections in otherwise healthy women, with a high tendency to recur. Although severe complications are rare, their high prevalence causes remarkable costs in the healthcare systems.

Recent findings

As most scientific evidence has been gathered in uncomplicated UTI, this study focuses on recent developments in epidemiology, pathogenesis, cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of uncomplicated UTI and recurrent UTI in women.

Summary

A remarkable increase of antibiotic resistance is also noted in uncomplicated UTI. Therefore, prudent use of antibiotic substances in uncomplicated UTI is increasingly important.

Harvard Citation style: Wagenlehner, F., Weidner, W. and Naber, K. (2009) An update on uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women, Current Opinion in Urology, 19(4), pp. 368-374. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0b013e32832ae18c

APA Citation style: Wagenlehner, F., Weidner, W., & Naber, K. (2009). An update on uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. Current Opinion in Urology. 19(4), 368-374. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0b013e32832ae18c