Overview
Complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated
with a condition (eg structural or functional abnormalities of the genitourinary tract [GUT]) or the presence of an underlying disease that interferes with host defense mechanisms, which increases the risks of acquiring infection, failing therapy or having recurrent infections. The spectrum of bacteria causing complicated UTI is much larger than
that of uncomplicated UTI and more likely to be antibiotic-resistant.
The successful treatment of a complicated UTI considers effective antimicrobial therapy, optimal management of the underlying abnormalities or other diseases and adequate life-supporting measures. Patients with complicated UTIs generally require 7-14 days of antimicrobial therapy.
For further information regarding the management of Urinary Tract Infection in Women - Complicated, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
The successful treatment of a complicated UTI considers effective antimicrobial therapy, optimal management of the underlying abnormalities or other diseases and adequate life-supporting measures. Patients with complicated UTIs generally require 7-14 days of antimicrobial therapy.
For further information regarding the management of Urinary Tract Infection in Women - Complicated, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
