Is an Uncomplicated UTI Really Uncomplicated?

<p>The controversy surrounding whether to collect urine cultures and which empiric treatment to prescribe in patients with uncomplicated UTI has left many clinicians unsure of the right approach. In this the first episode of a podcast series, we’ll discuss the definition of clinical cure and dive into the evidence behind grey areas in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated UTI.</p> <p>Disclaimers:</p> <ol><li>This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional.</li> <li>The content and views expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or position of Pri-Med. This program is limited to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) only. GSK complies with all state and federal laws including transparent reporting and disclosure of payments and transfers of value to HCPs.</li> </ol><p> </p> <p>References:</p> <ol><li>Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al.; Infectious Diseases Society of America; European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103- e120. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq2572.</li> <li>Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963</li> <li>Houlbar M, Meng L. SHC Clinical Pathway: Inpatient Management of Urinary Tract Infections – Adult Patients. Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program. November 2017. <a href='https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Tnw0Co2W2VsBWL3H1-hOa?domain=med.stanford.edu'>https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/bugsanddrugs/documents/c</a> linicalpathways/SHC-UTI-Inpatient-Guideline.pdf. Accessed November 30, 2022.</li> <li>H