Urinary tract infections in the female patient

Abstract

Recent investigations into the pathogenesis of urinary tract infections have led to significant understanding of the interaction between uropathogens and the urogenital tract. This understanding provides the potential for the development of new types of therapy. A practical approach to the management of lower urinary tract infections in female patients is discussed, as are new therapies for nonbacterial cystitis, including the urgency-frequency syndrome.