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Guideline of guidelines: management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

Michael KwokStephen McGeorgeJohanna Mayer-CoverdaleBianca GravesDavid L PatersonPatrick N A HarrisRachel EslerCaroline DowlingSumudu BrittonMatthew John Roberts
Published in: BJU international (2022)
Multiple rUTI guidelines were identified and mostly limited their recommendations to otherwise healthy non-pregnant women with uncomplicated cystitis. Variation was noted, particularly in antibiotic-sparing preventative strategies. Some conflicting recommendations are due to more recent guidelines including updated evidence. Future guidelines should consider recommendations to assist management of complex patient groups, such as recurrent complicated UTI.
Keyphrases
  • clinical practice
  • urinary tract infection
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • pregnant women
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • cervical cancer screening