Urinary Tract Infections: An Interprofessional Approach to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Stewardship

Course overview

Urinary tract infections are among the most prevalent bacterial infections encountered in clinical practice, affecting individuals across all age groups and presenting distinct challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The treatment of urinary tract infections involves eradicating the causative organism and averting recurrent infections. Complications associated with this condition may also arise. Antibiotics are used in treatment, but the causative organisms can become resistant to them. As the landscape of antibiotic resistance evolves alongside shifts in patient demographics, it is increasingly imperative for healthcare professionals to stay well-informed about the latest insights and treatment strategies for urinary tract infections.