Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) | November 2024

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Lower urinary tract infection in men: an overview

Lower urinary tract infection in men: an overview
Lower urinary tract infection

Pages: 44 - 46

Article topics: Diagnosis, Prostatitis

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a term that describes an infection anywhere within the urinary system where the commonest cause is Escherichia coli, which accounts for 80% of infections and is usually found in the urinary tract (Vasudevan, 2014). Women are more susceptible to UTIs than men as their urethra is shorter, which means that infection can easily ascend the tract (Vasudevan, 2014; John et al, 2016). However, as men age, the risk becomes equal to women (Harrington and Hooton, 2000; Rowe et al, 2014) and accurate diagnosis and management of UTIs in men using guidelines is poor (Isberg et al, 2024). This article considers the risk factors for UTI in men, how they present, and how UTI can be managed in primary care.

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