Renal & urology · UKMLA & AKT

Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis)

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise lower urinary tract infection (cystitis) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Complicated UTI - any UTI in a man, pregnant woman, or patient with structural/functional abnormality; warrants longer treatment
  • Recurrent UTI - 2+ episodes in 6 months, or 3+ in 1 year
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria - bacteria in urine without symptoms; treat ONLY in pregnancy

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