A matter of urgency : a brief update on the aetiology and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections

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Brand, Sarel Jacobus

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Medpharm Publications

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Health professionals in general practice regularly encounter women suffering from symptoms associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs). Uncomplicated UTIs have a high incidence and are commonly associated with recurrence. The widespread use of antimicrobials to treat community-acquired infections has resulted in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. A rational approach to the pharmacotherapy of UTIs should therefore be followed and non-antimicrobial interventions be considered where possible.

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Antimicrobial, Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Resistance, Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Brand, S.J. 2020, 'A matter of urgency : a brief update on the aetiology and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections', South African General Practitioner, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 135-137.