Urinary Tract Infections/Dysuria

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on urinary tract infections/dysuria and related issues, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, bladder infections, cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, pyelonephritis, urinalysis, and urine dipstick testing. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 05/15/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Treatment Complications and Special Situations

Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Overview

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis (10/01/2011)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children (02/15/2011)
• Urinary Tract Infection in Children [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (11/15/2010)
• Urinalysis: A Comprehensive Review (03/15/2005)
• Evaluation of Dysuria in Adults (04/15/2002)
• Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy (02/01/2000)
• Evaluation of Dysuria in Men (09/01/1999)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Dipstick Urinalysis for the Diagnosis of Acute UTI [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (05/15/2013)
• Revised AAP Guideline on UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children (11/15/2012)

Treatment

• Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Recurrent UTI in Children [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (07/15/2011)
• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: Diagnosis and Management (09/15/2010)
• Recurrent Cystitis in Nonpregnant Women [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (03/15/2009)
• Cranberry Products for Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection [Cochrane for Clinicians] (08/01/2008)
• Treating Adult Women with Suspected UTI [Point-of-Care Guides] (01/15/2006)
• Urinary Tract Infection in Children [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (09/01/2005)
• Antibiotics for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections [Cochrane for Clinicians] (04/01/2005)
• Cranberry for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (12/01/2004)

Complications and Special Situations

• American Urological Association Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of IC/BPS [Practice Guidelines] (07/01/2012)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women (09/01/2011)
• Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (05/15/2011)
• Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults [Putting Prevention into Practice] (02/15/2010)
• Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults: Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (02/15/2010)
• Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults (09/15/2006)

Editorials and Letters

• Ultrasensitive Culture in Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis [Letters to the Editor] (08/01/2011)
• Sensitivity and Specificity of Urinary Nitrite for UTIs [Letters to the Editor] (12/01/2005)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Treating a Bladder Infection (Cystitis) (10/01/2011)
• UTIs in Children: What to Expect (02/15/2011)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Education Resource

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Urinary Tract Infections: Other Causes of Painful Urination

Other AFP Content

Tips from Other Journals

• Shorter-Course Nitrofurantoin Effective for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis (11/15/2008)
• Are Oral Antibiotics Effective in Children with Pyelonephritis? (07/01/2008)