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2019-01-15 - UTIs

2019-01-15 - UTIs

Revised terminology of acute simple cystitis, acute complicated UTI, and special populations with unique features

Revised diagnosis section to improve clarity

Added optional one-time dose of parenteral antibiotic before starting oral therapy in non-severely ill acute complicated UTI

Revised treatment recommendations for acute complicated UTI – severely ill

Revised treatment duration for acute complicated UTI to 7 days in females and 10-14 days in males

Limited amoxicillin-clavulanate and piperacillin-tazobactam in ESBL-producing organisms to acute simple cystitis only