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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Saša Andrašević ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti “Dr. Fran Mihaljević”

Sažetak

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections that occur at least twice every six months or three or more times per year. They are etiologically proven and mostly present as cystitis. Recurrent UTIs are an important public health problem due to their high incidence, morbidity rate and costs. These infections are most frequent among young and postmenopausal women. Predisposing factors include genetic, biological and behavioral factors. The choice of prophylactic method depends on a type of an infection. Apart from the antimicrobial prophylaxis, there are numerous alternative prophylactic remedies and there is also a possibility of preventing recurrence by immunostimulation. Therapy of recurrent UTIs is the same as that of sporadic episodes except that the sensitivity of previous isolates should be taken into consideration. Recurrent UTIs still present a substantial public health problem and an area of intensive research to further elucidate their pathogenesis and improve prevention.

Ključne riječi

recurrent urinary tract infections; risk factors; prophylaxis

Hrčak ID:

89344

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/89344

Datum izdavanja:

23.1.2012.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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