title: Lower urinary tract infections in women.
abstract: The combination of increased ability of the bacteria to adhere plus susceptible epithelial cells appears to predispose certain women to infection. The author presents a practical approach to the selection and employment of common urinary tract agents for pre- and postmenopausal women. Discussed are therapeutic goals, initial and chronic therapy, and complications of treatment (in postmenopausal women, pregnancy, and renal failure).
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents