Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice
This book comprehensively covers the latest consensus in the diagnosis and management of patients with recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). It features a broad overview of the basic science and the spread of antibiotic resistance in UTIs. Guidelines
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Bob Yang · Steve Foley Editors
Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice
In Clinical Practice
Taking a practical approach to clinical medicine, this series of smaller reference books is designed for the trainee physician, primary care physician, nurse practitioner and other general medical professionals to understand each topic covered. The coverage is comprehensive but concise and is designed to act as a primary reference tool for subjects across the field of medicine. More information about this series at http://www.springer. com/series/13483
Bob Yang • Steve Foley Editors
Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice
Editors
Bob Yang Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading UK
Steve Foley Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading UK
ISSN 2199-6652 ISSN 2199-6660 (electronic) In Clinical Practice ISBN 978-3-030-27908-0 ISBN 978-3-030-27909-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27909-7 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Introduction
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections worldwide, estimated to affect around 150 million people each year. The “burning issue” of UTIs has been reported as early as 1550 BC by the ancient Egyptians. UTIs disproportionally affect more women than men. Over 50% of all women will have one infection in their lifetime, of which 20% develop recurrent infections. Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs), which can be relapses or reinfections, are defined as ≥2 UTIs in a 6-month period or ≥3 infections in a 12-month period. Fifteen percent of all antibiotics used in humans are to treat or prevent UTIs. The overuse of antibiotics has given rise to the rapid emer
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