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Urinary tract infection: an overview

B J Barnett1, D S Stephens

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA.

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|October 23, 1997
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially in women and the elderly. This review covers UTI epidemiology, causes like E. coli, and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly prevalent, affecting a significant portion of women and being a leading cause of infection and bacteremia in the elderly.
  • UTIs are categorized as uncomplicated (normal urinary tract) or complicated (abnormal urinary tract).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge regarding urinary tract infections.
  • To discuss the epidemiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of UTIs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current concepts on urinary tract infections.
  • Synthesis of information on UTI epidemiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.

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Main Results:

  • Escherichia coli is the primary causative agent of uncomplicated UTIs.
  • Complicated UTIs frequently involve antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae and enterococci, as well as Candida species.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the diverse causes and risk factors for UTIs is crucial for effective management.
  • Current concepts in UTI diagnosis and treatment are essential for addressing this common health issue.