Urinary tract infection: Difference between revisions
Created page with "<section begin="urology" />A '''urinary tract infection''' (UTI) generally refers to any infection at any location of the urinary tract and is almost always bacterial. We distinguish upper UTI and lower UTI depending on the location of the infection. Lower UTI is much more common and includes '''cystitis''' (most common) and possibly prostatitis. Cystitis is often technically accompanied by urethritis but we generally just call lower UTI "cystitis". Urethritis in i..." |
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For recurrent UTI, antibiotic prophylaxis with low-dose antibiotics may be used. In postmenopausal women, vaginal oestrogen replacement therapy may reduce recurrence. | For recurrent UTI, antibiotic prophylaxis with low-dose antibiotics may be used. In postmenopausal women, vaginal oestrogen replacement therapy may reduce recurrence. | ||
== Emphysematous pyelonephritis == | |||
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a necrotising form of pyelonephritis where there is formation of gas in the kidney and perinephric tissue. It's very rare but is very severe with a 40-90% mortality. It almost exclusively occurs in people with uncontrolled [[diabetes mellitus]]. Wide spectrum antibiotics is indicated and percutaneous drainage should be considered. | |||
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[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||