title: Urinary infections: which antibacterial drug and regimen?
abstract: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in clinical practice. The proper criteria for the diagnosis and treatment of individual and recurrent episodes of UTI are described. The success of antibacterial therapy is dependent upon the urinary concentration of the drug and not its plasma or lymphatic concentration.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D007740:L Forms / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011776:Pyuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents