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Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection Management by Marzina Ajrin is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. It notes that most UTIs are caused by E. coli and S. saprophyticus. Common antibiotics used for treatment include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, fluoroquinolones, nitrofurantoin, and fosfomycin. Short 3-day courses are typically recommended, though some patients may require 7 days of treatment. Recurrent infections can be treated with continuous low-dose antibiotic prophylaxis for 6 months to a year.
- Author
- Marzina Ajrin
- Language
- EN