Urinary tract infection

Authors

  • Osvaldo Merege Vieira Neto Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v36i2/4p365-369

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Infection. Bacteriuria, prophylaxis.

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is more frequent in female patients. It may be complicated,when associated with an underlying condition that increases the risk of therapeutic failure, and the length of treatment. The most frequent etiologic agent that causes UTI is Escherichia coli. The recurring UTI may be due to several factors, and must be investigated.

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Author Biography

  • Osvaldo Merege Vieira Neto, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

    Médico Assistente.Divisão de Nefrologia. Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

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Published

2003-12-30

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2/4 (2003): abr./dez.

Section

Infecciosas

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How to Cite

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Vieira Neto OM. Urinary tract infection. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2003 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 18];36(2/4):365-9. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/735