Urologie pro praxi 3/2024
Acute situations in urology from the point of view of clinical microbiologist
The presented text summarizes the issue of upper urinary tract infections, especially from the perspective of a clinical microbiologist. The basic principles of diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections with regard to the current epidemiological situation are presented. Recommendations for antibiotic treatment reflect current European and Czech guidelines.
Keywords: urinary tract infections, cumulative antibiogram, resistance, acute pyelonephritis, urosepsis.