Affiliation:
1. Serbian Medical Society, Academy of Medical Sciences of the Serbian Medical Society, Belgrade, Serbia
Abstract
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections occur in persons with morphologically and functionally normal lower and upper urinary tract, normal kidney function, and a competent immune system. They are one of the leading reasons of antibiotics misuse. There is much controversy regarding the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infection. This article summarizes the most common urinary tract infections and those that cause the most doubts in daily clinical practice. The goal is to stimulate physicians in using the latest recommendations of the national guidelines that may help them in daily clinical practice.
Publisher
National Library of Serbia
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