Urinary Tract Infection – Recurrent and Complicated

Author: Dr Anthony J. Schaeffer University of Chicago 2008-07-28

Recurrent and complicated urinary tract infections occur in both men and women, are a common cause of morbidity, and can lead to significant mortality. Management of these infections requires careful assessment of past history, risk factors, and a thorough evaluation of the urinary tract. This Knol discusses these urinary tract infections, how they occur, common misconceptions about them, and strategies for prevention and treatment.

Urinary Tract Infection in Women- Uncomplicated

Author: Dr Anthony J. Schaeffer University of Chicago 2008-07-28
Urinary tract infection in women is a common disorder that can be diagnosed and treated with simple and reliable techniques. The majority of these infections occur in a healthy woman with a normal urinary tract, and this article addresses the occurrence, misconceptions, and strategies for its prevention and treatment.

Prostatitis

Author: Dr Anthony J. Schaeffer University of Chicago 2008-07-28

Introduction

 Prostatitis is a common, frequently inflammatory disorder of the prostate, affecting approximately 5% of men in the United States and associated with considerable quality of life and financial impact. This term is used to describe three distinct clinical conditions (Table 1):

1. An acute or chronic bacterial infectious disease
2. A non-infectious pain syndrome (known as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome or CPPS) 
3. An asymptomatic inflammatory disease