Comprehensive Clinical Update on Urinary Tract Infection: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention Based on Current Evidence
Prepared for Clinicians 1. Definition & Anatomic Classification A urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary tract accompanied by host inflammatory response. UTIs are classified anatomically and clinically: Note: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB)—presence of bacteria in urine without symptoms—is not a UTI and should not be treated except…
