BackTable Brief: Definition and Diagnosis of Recurrent UTI's with Dr. Anne Cameron

OBGYN Brief - Definition and Diagnosis of a Clinical UTI Cultures are key when it comes to managing UTIs. In this brief, Dr. Anne Cameron discusses the definitions, symptoms, prevalence, and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs). They delve into the differences between bladder infections and kidney infections, the importance of symptomatology along with bacterial evidence for proper diagnosis, and the higher susceptibility of women to UTIs compared to men. The brief emphasizes the complexities of recurrent UTIs, including the challenges in treatment due to improper antibiotic use, persistence of infection, and anatomical or physiological risk factors. Dr. Cameron also explains the necessity of urine cultures in ensuring effective treatment and the various factors that contribute to recurrent UTIs. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Definitions and Symptoms of UTIs 01:49 - Prevalence of UTIs in Women and Men 02:44 - Recurrent UTIs: Definitions and Challenges 04:48 - Investigating and Treating Persistent UTIs CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE BackTable OBGYN Ep. 42 - Recurrent UTIs: Controlling Those Nasty Little Bladder Infections https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/42/recurrent-utis-controlling-those-nasty-little-bladder-infections

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