[Urinary tract infections, etiology, diagnosis and treatment with effective antibiotics]

Among young, sexually active women, the prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTI) is five per cent, which is 30-50 times higher than among men. The incidence increases with age, and the female: male ratio declines. UTI account for 40 per cent of nosocomial infections. Single dose treatment is to be highly recommended in acute, uncomplicated cases of UTI in adult women, the advantages being satisfactory effect, fewer side effects, reduced development of resistance, and substantial reduction in antibiotic consumption.