title: Urinary tract infections: contemporary management.
abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are an increasingly prevalent problem for women. The diagnosis and management of uncomplicated acute cystitis is relatively straightforward, while complicated and recurrent infections require more specialized assessment and treatment. This article will review the current management of UTIs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: David D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Rahn
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003556:Cystitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D003558:Cystoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016482:Urinalysis; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary