National clinical practise guidelines – prevention and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Abstract

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections occur in persons with morphologically and functionally normal lower and upper urinary tract, normal kidney function, and a competent immune system. They are one of the leading reasons of antibiotics misuse. There is much controversy regarding the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infection. This article summarizes the most common urinary tract infections and those that cause the most doubts in daily clinical practice. The goal is to stimulate physicians in using the latest recommendations of the national guidelines that may help them in daily clinical practice.

Keywords: uncomplicated urinary tract infection; recommendations; national guidelines