RESUMO
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most frequent diseases in medical practice. Some definitions and epidemiology of UTI and bacteriuria are discussed, as well as host susceptibility and defense mechanisms. Aspects of infection in young women and in the elderly are reported, emphasizing microbiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects. Finally, epidemiologic and clinical aspects of fungal UTI are discussed.
Assuntos
Infecções Urinárias , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Bacteriúria/epidemiologia , Bacteriúria/microbiologia , Causalidade , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Suscetibilidade a Doenças , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores Sexuais , Infecções Urinárias/epidemiologia , Infecções Urinárias/microbiologiaRESUMO
Urinary tract infections are of great importance during pregnancy owing to undesirable complications such as fetal and maternal morbidity. This paper describes the functional alterations that occur in this condition and predispose to infection. Clinical presentation and subsidiary diagnosis are discussed, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis and pyelonephritis. In addition, the authors report drug options, and their safety and duration of treatment during pregnancy.