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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