title: Urinary tract infections in the 1980s.
abstract: A better understanding of the pathophysiology of urinary infection has markedly altered treatment programs. Single-dose therapy should be used for infections limited to the bladder. In contrast, treatment periods of 4-6 wk are needed to yield the best cure rates in upper tract infections. TMP/SMX thrice weekly has proved to be a successful prophylactic program for women with recurrent urinary infection. In contrast to the female, young children and men require longer therapy periods for urinary infection and should always have a detailed radiologic and urologic evaluation to eliminate the possibility of structural abnormalities.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D014295:Trimethoprim; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole