Acute Medicine | Infectious diseases | Investigation and management of urinary tract infection

Investigation and Management of Urinary Tract Infection
Session Overview
Description
This session covers the investigation and management of a patient presenting with dysuria.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Recall the anatomy of the genitourinary tract
• Explain the pathophysiology of infective causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Outline the principles of management of UTI
• Identify general measures to prevent recurrent UTI

Dysuria is a common symptom, affecting around a quarter of adult women each year and is defined by a burning or stinging sensation on urination. The most common cause in adult women is a lower UTI. There are also other important causes of dysuria, especially in men, which are highlighted in the session Causes of Dysuria (003-0116). This session will concentrate on the investigation and management of UTI in women and men.