Brand, Sarel Jacobus2021-10-142021-10-142020Brand, 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. 135-137.2706-9613 (print)2706-9621 (online)10.36303/SAGP.2020.1.4.0040http://hdl.handle.net/2263/82109Health 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.en© 2020 The Author(s). Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0].AntimicrobialCystitisPyelonephritisResistanceUrinary tract infection (UTI)Article