Urol. praxi, 2012; 13(2): 79-84

Complicated urinary tract infections in adults

MUDr.Ladislava Lyerová, CSc.
Klinika nefrologie, Institut klinické a experimentální medicíny, Praha

Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur in patients with a structural or functional abnormality in the reproductive or urinary

systems and in immunosuppressed patients. A number of risk factors may indicate the presence of a complicated UTI and may aid the

physician in choosing the examination and treatment. Complicated cases of UTI also have to be taken into account in patients who had

been initially treated for an uncomplicated UTI, but later presented with frequent recurrences (relapse or reinfection) or a persistent

infection. The management of a complicated urinary tract infection must be individual and tailored to the variability of the patient and

the infective microorganism. Elimination of complicating (risk) factors is one of the most important measures to reduce this infection.

Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria, risk factors, multiresistant bacteria, treatment algorithm

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