[Infectious emergencies in urology].
Prog Urol 2021;
31:978-986. [PMID:
34420878 DOI:
10.1016/j.purol.2021.07.006]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To report the nature, diagnosis and therapeutic strategy of infectious emergencies in urology.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Bibliographic research from Pubmed, Embase, and Google scholar in July 2021. A synthesis of the guidelines of national infectious diseases societies.
RESULTS
Urosepsis and complicated urinary tract infection have a standardized definition. Diagnosis and therapeutic strategy are presented for upper tract urinary infection, male urinary infection, healthcare associated urinary infection, symptomatic canduria and urinary infections of the elderly. Appropriate antibiotherapy should be tailored to the degree of severity, bacterial ecosystem, patient characteristics et localization of the infection.
CONCLUSION
Urinary infections can be critical and require immediate care. Knowledge of the guidelines and of appropriate diagnosis and therapeutics strategy improve care which should be rapidly applied, and collegial.
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