Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
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DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4471-5547-8_35
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2014
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G. Rajakaruna;M. Harber
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作者:
G. Rajakaruna;M. Harber
Recurrent, persistent, and complicated urinary tract infections are a major global problem and a significant clinical issue for nephrologists. They are responsible for a substantial burden of bacterial sepsis, hospital admissions, acute and chronic kidney injury, as well as the generation of multi-resistant organisms. Registry data suggests that 7–10% of patients with end-stage renal disease is secondary to pyelonephritis, yet while there is clear guidance on the management of uncomplicated UTIs, there is a striking paucity of evidence and hence guidance on the management of persistent and complicated urinary tract infections. Despite the incidence and prevalence of the problem, urosepsis is a really neglected subject with patients often receiving suboptimal management. Given the frequency with which renal patients incur UTIs and the impact of UTI in terms of AKI and CKD, there is a real need for nephrologists to champion quality management of complicated UTIs.In this chapter we cover the epidemiology, causes and types of UTI, some of the pitfalls of complicated UTIs, and some of the opportunities in providing high-quality care for patients with recurrent or complicated UTIs.