Burden of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections

In this episode, Richard Colgan, MD, discusses the burden of uncomplicated UTIs (uUTIs) and best practices in their management, including:Accurate diagnosis and classificationRisk factors for uUTIs and treatment failureBurdens of uUTIs on patientsInnovations in care, including self-diagnosis and virtual managementThe importance of avoiding screening and management of asymptomatic bacteriuria in most patientsWe will also hear from a patient who details the impact of uUTI on her quality of life. Presenter:Richard Colgan, MD​Executive Vice ChairProfessor of Family and Community MedicineUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimore, MarylandFind other program activities here: “Uncomplicated” Doesn’t Mean Easy: Recognizing the Burden and Preventing Treatment Failure of Uncomplicated UTIsSlides on “Uncomplicated” Doesn’t Mean Easy: Recognizing the Burden and Preventing Treatment Failure of Uncomplicated UTIsPodcast 2: Updates in Antimicrobial Selection for uUTIsPodcast 3: When Things Get Complicated: Managing uUTIs in Acute CareClinicalThought: Uncomplicated but Not Insignificant: The Burden of Uncomplicated UTIs