Urinary tract infection

Authors

  • Luís Costa Interno do 4º ano de Urologia do Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Paulo Príncipe Assistente Hospitalar de Urologia do Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v21i2.10126

Keywords:

Infection, Urinary Tract

Abstract

The Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a term used in a variety of clinical situations, from asymptomatic bacteriuria to urossépsis and death. It is one of the most common medical problems, with various clinical presentations and dependent target organ: pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis and urethritis. Their proper diagnosis and treatment is essential to limit the morbidity and mortality of this disease and to avoid prolonged use of antibiotics or unnecessary, limiting the costs and adverse effects of these drugs, thus extending the effectiveness and preventing selection of resistant strains.

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Published

2005-03-01

How to Cite

Urinary tract infection. (2005). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 21(2), 219-25. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v21i2.10126