Recurrent UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) Lecture

What other pain in the body do we not examine? I argue that the pelvic exam is extremely underutilized in the evaluation of recurrent urinary tract infection. How do we actually define a UTI? How to intelligently interpret the UA and only use this as a screening test. The Urine Culture is necessary to confirm the infection and that the presenting symptom is actually due to a bacteria. What is the recommendation for an acute UTI by the Infectious Disease Society? What do you do when people have multiple antibiotic allergies? Behavioral strategies to reduce UTIs. How we can change our gut microbe and change our UTI risk. How your vaginal health affects your UTI risk. How your microbiome affects your UTI risk. How the post menopausal state increases the risk for UTI. Therapeutic interventions for UTI: suppressive antibiotics and the risks associated with antibiotics. Does cranberry work? How about Vitamin C? Any prescription preventative measures? UTI Options. When is a cystoscopy a good idea in the workup of a UTI? Antibiotic stewardship Look at the “owie” – Other things that mask as UTI How Dr. Casperson works up a patient with recurrent UTI