Publication details
Možnosti léčby a profylaxe recidivujících infekcí dolních močových cest
| Title in English | TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF RECURRENT LOWER URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Urologické listy |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Other specializations of internal medicine |
| Keywords | recurrent infections; lower urinary tract; prophylaxis |
| Description | Recurrent lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women, including healthy young women, and are associated with considerable morbidity and expense. In the era of increasing antimicrobial resistence, their management can be problematic. The article reviews different approaches to the prevention of reccurent UTIs, including behavioral modifications, probiotics, use of cranberries, immunoactive prophylaxis and antimicrobial prophylaxis. Summary of recommendation for everyday practice is provided. |