Urinary Tract Infections in Women.
Hotchandani, Ramesh; Aggarwal, K K.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in primary care, second only to infections of the respiratory tract. Women are particularly at risk of developing UTIs because of their short urethra, and certain behavioral factors which include delay in micturition, sexual activity and the use of diaphragms and spermicides. Uncomplicated UTIs are usually treated empirically with antibiotics. However, not everyone diagnosed with a UTI and treated with an antibiotic will necessarily have a bacterial infection. At least one-half of women who suspect that they have UTI actually do. Studies have shown that one in 7 patients given an antibiotic for UTI symptoms will return within 28 days for a further prescription of antibiotic. Also, many UTIs are self-limiting, improving without treatment even when culture is positive. Symptomatic treatment of uncomplicated UTI may be an option which merits further research. Phenazopyridine is a time-tested urinary tract antiseptic and analgesic that provide symptomatic relief of the pain, burning, frequency and urgency associated with UTI.
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