Renal & urology · UKMLA & AKT
Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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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